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| Disadvantages of Online Courses | In spite of the obvious benefits, online degrees have some disadvantages as well:
• A feeling of isolation caused by lack of live contact with instructors and classmates
• Absence of a traditional classroom structure may cause students lacking self-discipline and good study habits to fall behind in class
• Requires a good working knowledge of computer hardware and software, file management, and the internet
• Technical issues. Obsolete or malfunctioning computers, slow internet connections, or incompatible software may cause problems logging into class, and implementation course assignments
• Requires high level of commitment and motivation
• Students have little opportunity to get better in oral communication skills
• Classes with lab or hands-on requirements may by unavailable online
• Many of online courses have no accreditation
• Getting financial support to follow online programs is hard since a student is not treated as a full-time student
• The admission process is hard and though the course material is as good as that of regular programs, many people are uncertain about the academic standards of online graduates
• In spite of the increasing popularity of online programs, a lot of employers seem to give more preference to candidates with standard degree
So, a student should choose a college whose name is well-known and whose credentials are beyond suspicion. Once the quality of a student’s degree is recognized, it would be much easier to encourage the employer of his or her abilities.
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