Online Education of the Future

I believe that on-line education is a viable option for college students. Not every person who seeks to continue their education is a traditional student straight out of high school still living with their parents and maybe working a part time job with no children. Some people who we call non-traditional students may also want to continue their education. The on-line learning option allows anyone the opportunity to continue their education. It is flexible, convenient, and still allows you to connect with your classmates and instructors. I believe the demand for this option will only continue to grow in the future, therefore stirring all colleges and universities to eventually offer on-line learning as a viable option. The traditional classroom setting will evolve to on-line learning. You will see less and less students in the classroom and more students behind their laptops at home, starbucks, the library or where ever they choose to study. Although the on-line option is viable and an attractive option for some, not all students will choose this option and the need for traditional classroom setting will always exist. On-line learning does require some discipline and motivation. Some people learn better in a classroom setting and need that type of an environment to learn, others need the flexibility and convenience of on-line classes. I personally enjoy on-line classes. This is my first one that I have taken and I have been very pleased with the interaction that has taken place between classmates and instructors via Internet.