FAQ's about Online Education The answers may surprise you
How important is online education
become really? Since 2000 online education has grown tremendously. Today it is the answer for many students out there. Here are ten frequently asked questions about online schools, the answers to which may surprise you.
How Many?
A: Over 6 MILLION students are registered in online courses. This number continues to grow every year. WOW!
Why are students so interested in online schools?
A: Because of the economy more and more students are
enrolling in schools. Both online colleges and traditional colleges have seen increased enrollment since the economy went kaput. People are trying to find better jobs and education is what it takes to get those jobs.
How are Traditional Colleges Adapting?
A: Many traditional colleges have created "web facilitated"
courses that allow students to study online but in a face to face setting. A lot of colleges use hybrid courses that are both in class discussion with online elements.
What’s in the Future?
A: In 2010 63% of all traditional colleges agreed that online
courses were vital to their future. Education online is the way of the future and traditional colleges are taking advantage of that.
How Many Students are Learning Online?
A: Online schools experience a growth in enrollment every year of about 20%. That's about 1 million NEW students a year. Everybody's doing it... really.
Will the Hype Ever End?
A: Not likely. Most traditional colleges have implemented
online programs into their curriculums and don't plan to change. Online college courses can help a lot of students so it seems these programs are here to stay.
What Does this Mean for Students?
A:
YES! The only thing that may change the attendance rates for online
schools is if there is a change in financial aid. This can go both ways. If the government decides to allow more funding for online schools then, attendance may go up even further. If the government decides to reduce the funding for online schools the numbers may decrease.
Online schools are here to stay. So many
students benefit from online schools and are earning their degrees through them, that it is not likely they will ever go away. If anything you should expect to see online schools and online degree courses continue to grow.