Abstract
This paper discusses the way that the Internet has revolutionized the educational system with online education becoming increasingly popular. It describes the many benefits of online education, as well as the weaknesses of online education compared to traditional, campus-based education. The paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages from the personal point of view of the writer.

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"There are other benefits of taking online classes. When I was going to college, I always had a hard time preparing my schedule. Some classes that I wanted to take were so far apart that I had to wait for several hours to take the next class. Sometimes, I was only able to schedule one class in a whole day, although I had to spend the same commuting time to go to college as I would have for a full day of classes. After completing most of my classes and nearing graduation, I could not find the last classes I needed to graduate. I had to wait for two semesters before the college offered those classes. Online classes take care of these scheduling problems, and there is no commuting time, parking problems, or having to buy a car just to go to college. There could be blizzard outside the house and I could still take an online class in the comfort of my home."

Tags:graduate, distance, college

Abstract
This paper first presents the views of proponents of online education, followed by the views of opponents. Suggestions for taking advantage of the online resources without sacrificing benefits gained from traditional education are offered.

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"The advent of the information technology, especially the Internet has provided an environment which is not only the fastest mode of imparting and receiving information, it has also created a new venue for the educationists and students alike to teach and learn variety of subjects, to and from anywhere around the globe. The web based education system has both the proponents and the opponents, each of whom have their own views and comments. Web-based education may be termed as a bad substitute as compared to the traditional classroom teacher and student face to face scenario. The same in terms of current state of advancements in all spheres of life, certainly offers a unique challenge for both the teachers and the students, as it provides learning modes and techniques that are not possible in the traditional setting of a classroom."

Tags:classroom, technology, internet, information, teaching, virtual

Abstract
This paper presents a report on online education, or distance learning, as the wave of the future. It explains what the topic is, discusses the merits of continuing education, tuition and reimbursement of employees.

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"Online education is a rapidly growing phenomenon on the Web and the technology of the Internet is reshaping schools and universities worldwide. It was originally designed to cater to students disadvantaged by their geographical remoteness from university campuses. Distance learning existed before the advent of the Internet and replaced the face-to-face necessity of teacher and student. The Internet has extended this concept technologically. It was originally limited to technological fields such as mathematics, engineering and design but now covers everything from linguistics to..."

Tags:online education, continuing education

Abstract
The paper discusses how many well-respected universities are changing their format to include online options so that their students can do their course work online. The paper contends that while online education can provide a valuable benefit to the students of the world, it is important to ascertain the strengths and weaknesses of such a path so that future courses can become even better. The paper hypothesizes that with today's advanced levels of online education, students receive the same if not better instruction in an online course as they would in a traditional setting. The paper concludes that if experts in the field of education can ascertain what benefits online education offer, they can plan future curriculum with those benefits in mind and have solutions in place for any weaknesses.

Outline:
Problem Statement
Purpose Statement
Research Question and Hypothesis
Fundamental Theories
Literature Review
Methodology
Conclusion

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"As the field continues to expand attention turns to evaluating its effectiveness. Online opportunities abound because of the advantages however, there have been recent concerns about the quality of education that they provide. The teacher is not face to face with the students. If they have questions they must wait until they get an email or chat response. There are more opportunities for academic dishonesty without in person discussion and testing. While online education can provide a valuable benefit to the students of the world it is important to ascertain the strengths and weaknesses of such a path so that future courses can become even better."

Tags:degree, teacher, instruction, curriculum, Internet

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This document examines the growth in online education across Canada and relates this growth to the growing demand placed upon the higher education industry by Canada's increasing population. Canada has a friendly immigration policy and this is leading to ever more demands upon the higher education system across the nation. This need is, at least partially, being met by an expansion of program which offered via online education formats.

Tags:online, education

Abstract
This paper examines the changing reality of education, especially in light of students who take courses online, questioning whether there is a style of learning that best fits the asynchronous online environment. First, the paper gives a literature review of research into theories that attempt to explain how different people learn and process information. From this, the paper further describes which learning style and student is best suited for distance learning. Various studies are highlighted showing which students are most likely to succeed with online courses, and how this is linked to achievement and motivation. The author concludes that the literature reviewed suggests that there may in fact be a style or group of styles that work best in the online environment.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Analysis
Conclusion

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"There are many different theories that attempt to explain how different people learn and process information. While these theories may differ a great deal from each other what they all agree on is that there are many different ways a learner can absorb and process information. In their article Students Learning Styles in two Classes Diaz and Cartnal (1999) look at the question of whether or not there is a basic difference in the learning styles of students who enroll in distance education and those who enroll in typical campus classes. The authors focus specifically at Kolb's Learning Style Inventory (LSI). Kolb identified four types of learning; concrete experience (feeling), reflective observation (watching), abstract conceptualization (thinking), and active experimentation (doing) (Loo, 2002). "

Tags:adult education, retraining, educational theories, distance learning, motivation, achievement

Abstract
The paper looks at how Ascough presents a discussion of online distance education in the context of theological schools which currently are making the transition to this mode of education delivery. The paper explains that the purpose of the article is to provide an introduction to online distance education and to point out the benefits as well as the problems involved in this type of learning. The paper discusses how Ascough advises that technology can only be used well if pedagogical principles are underlying that technology.

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"Ascough presents a discussion of online distance education in the context of theological schools which currently are making the transition to this mode of education delivery. The purpose of the article is to provide an introduction to online distance education and to point out the benefits as well as the problems involved in this type of learning. Ascough advises that technology can only be used well if pedagogical principles are underlying that technology. Pedagogy and not technology always must be given priority."

Tags:online, learning, benefits

Abstract
This paper explains that the benefits of online classes are myriad, including ease of use, increased communication between student and instructor, completion times, more course offerings, alternatives for disabled students and most importantly, convenience and accessibility. The paper notes contentions that online classes offer drawbacks for some students. The paper discusses the claims of the lack of motivating forces for some students and the difficulty with e-mails between course instructors and students but maintains that the many benefits of online education far outweigh any drawbacks some students might perceive.

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"With the advent of technology, the Internet, and advanced course creation software such as WEBCT, online education has become increasingly easy to use and develop. That means more educational institutions are offering a greater number of online classes. It also means ease of use for the online student. Early online classes were often difficult to negotiate and clumsy in their design. Today's online classes are usually very simple for the student to navigate, and they include a variety of additional information for the student to explore on their own as they navigate their way through the course."

Tags:Internet, college, e-mail, technology, communication, motivation

Abstract
The paper relates that the goal of this study is to understand what makes online learning versus traditional learning successful or unsuccessful for a student. The paper provides an extensive review of the literature and then discusses the research methodology that will be utilized in this study. The paper explains how the data would be analyzed and addressed and offers conclusions, recommendations and a summary of the study.

Outline:
Chapter One - Overview and Introduction
Chapter Two - Review of Related Literature
Chapter Three - Methodology
Chapter Four - Data Analysis
Chapter Five - Analysis, Conclusions, and Recommendations

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"Whether students prefer online learning or in-class learning largely depends on many factors, including how much socialization a student is looking for and whether he or she is happy with the commute and the classroom setting. Some students also go back to college after having been in the workforce for some time, and when this takes place the individuals who do this may feel uncomfortable in a classroom full of much younger peers. These students may also have children and/or aging family members that they have to take care of, and this can prohibit how much time they can spend away from home. Some of these people are also still working, and they do not want to spend all day at work and all evening in class. If they take classes online, they can be more engaged with their families in the evening, and do their schoolwork later, after their children have gone to bed."

Tags:Internet, technology, classroom, classes, college

Abstract
This paper examines the changing face of higher education, noting that higher education has seen significant revolutions over the course of the decades since the popularization of communication media such as the Internet. This has resulted in the demand for a much more flexible learning institution in terms of self-directed and adult education, the paper explains. Furthermore, the paper asserts these changes have also affected how education and its institutions now interact with bureaucratic and collegial institutions. The paper also discusses distance learning and various online programs. The paper concludes that, in the midst of all these changes, the focus of learning institutions is indeed the learning process and its students, or clients; market demands and healthy competition should therefore play a primary role.

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"To return to the seven educational models mentioned above, few institutions of education today can claim to exclusively adopt a single model of education. Instead, education models tend to be integrated. A university could for example cater to both the international and local market by integrating online and classroom education. Another university could integrate the technical and corporate aspects of the industry, and so on. In this way, the faces of competition and leadership have both changed. In terms of competition, learning institutions are required to function in a much more diverse, integrated market. This is a challenge for leadership, as a concomitant diversity of faculty needs to be managed in such a way as to optimize the quality of the outcomes in terms of the competition."

Tags:distance, learning, digital, competition