First, the learner has to be self motivated. The advantage that you can school any time you want becomes a disadvantage if that time is always tomorrow.
Second, have very few programs for earning accredited degrees online yet. Every state college and university should be required to have all courses available online. As it stands now, courses and programs are quite limited.
Third, most online courses are not fully recognized. If they were accredited, the situation would improve. Note that nearly all edX courses are provided by major universities, so it’s not a stretch.
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First, the learner has to be self motivated. The advantage that you can school any time you want becomes a disadvantage if that time is always tomorrow.
Second, have very few programs for earning accredited degrees online yet. Every state college and university should be required to have all courses available online. As it stands now, courses and programs are quite limited.
Third, most online courses are not fully recognized. If they were accredited, the situation would improve. Note that nearly all edX courses are provided by major universities, so it’s not a stretch.