The benefits of online education
The practical advantages, particularly convenience, also attract students to online programs. Students who work well alone, are computer literate (or can quickly develop the required computer skills), and Web access are likely to be interested in online education. Since these students can take classes anywhere, almost anytime, the convenience factor attracting new students who want to try online courses. Another advantage of online education is the ability to work with more students, professors, and experts on topics outside a secteur'géographique limited by students. Working with people of different cultures and levels of experience is a potential benefit that can improve the learning environment and providing students a broader network of contacts. Online classes may offer special advantages for students who are shy, have difficulty following other students during a class alone, or need time to express themselves effectively. Students may feel more confident in an online class, even during a session in real-time chat, because they perceive that the appointment line creates a level playing field. Students who look or dress differently from others are also processed online, because other students can not see their peers in a text-based courses. Students may need more time to express themselves can take this time before they report a message bulletin board or send the e-mail. Online courses can increase participation among all students. During a conversation, for example, all students are encouraged, if not required to participate. Everyone has a chance to be heard, it is difficult to hide in the back of the classroom. Students noted that the feedback they receive online is more often positive and supportive. Even if students in a traditional classroom agreed with a speaker, chances are they will not speak up to make a positive comment. A nod here or there is more likely to be the only positive reinforcement given to speakers in class. Some students feel uncomfortable speaking up in a traditional classroom because other students may give negative signs, like frowning, rolling their eyes, sighing strong, cross their arms or shake their heads. Online, even if other students feel negatively about a report, the student writing the commentary gets to do the thinking before someone else posts a reply. Plus, students at least in print session-based chat, do not get the chance to see or agree for a chat. The impact of negative body language or tone of blame is absent from a chat online writing. Having access to a variety of materials and to communicate with people internationally through e-mail and chat are great advantages provided by being Web-enhanced. However, these benefits are only achieved if students feel comfortable using tools and working together to establish an online community of students. Teachers can only create an environment of support and creative if given the tools and time to develop materials and meaningful activities. Administrators and technical specialists must provide this support, which requires an institutional commitment to high level not only to the infrastructure of real-time programs, but training and development of faculty. Ensure that teachers develop course materials and "actively engaged" in creating programs is imperative for real time programs successful and beneficial. In addition to these benefits higher cost factors may also be beneficial. Student may lower costly education can be lower if they already have access to data required for their courses online. Activity fees, on campus or nearby housing, parking and other costs associated with attending classes on a physical campus may not apply to online students. The fee structure can be an advantage to some students online. The economics are an important element in the success of online programs and why many establishments first decide to jump in online education. However, if online courses do not attract students or do not have enough money, the college or university is likely to drop. The costs associated with maintaining the technology and to maintain the level of innovation can be more than the institution is willing to invest. However, at least theoretically, online classes may attract students around the world, opening programmes to set a wider market.