I took plenty of online classes while pursuing my bachelor’s degree, so I have plenty of firsthand experience with them — with all kinds, actually, since online classes tend to differ depending on what your instructor is like.  Generally speaking, I would recommend online classes to almost anyone — I personally feel that although they require dedication and self-motivation, it’s nothing that the average person can’t handle.

The format of the online education degree is such that it requires you to log on to your classes on your own, do your homework with little reminding, and be able to learn without someone else holding your hand.  However, online degree programs also allow you to keep your life pretty much the same, without having to schedule work or family life around your education.  Well worth the effort, I’d say.

And realistically, it’s not that much different, because with traditional degrees you still have to remind yourself to do your work, study, etc.  In fact, with traditional degrees, not only do you have to be able to get your butt to class, but you also have to get your butt to class on time — something you don’t have to worry about with an online class, as the only things that have to be on time are your assignments.

I even think online classes are good for people who are only moderately computer literate.  For example, my mother-in-law — who is pre-computer-generation — wants to work in a hospital or doctor’s office, and I personally think pursuing a health care management degree online would be perfect for her — she would be able to easily work while she got her degree, and she’d be able to spend time with her kids and grandkids without having to schedule around classes!

Technorati Tags: online classes, bachelor’s degree, online education degree, computer literate, health care management degree online