| Even though there are many students studying | | | | completely untrue. Many traditional colleges came to |
| online, there are still myths surrounding online | | | | the table and are now offering online courses. Just |
| education making people hesitant to pursue this type | | | | make sure you choose a college accredited by U.S. |
| of education. | | | | Department of Education.6. Online teachers are not |
| What are these common misconceptions? | | | | good instructors. Online colleges are evaluated by the |
| 1. You must be knowledgeable in programming, | | | | same college accreditation agencies as traditional |
| software tools and configuration; this is totally untrue. | | | | colleges. Teaching online is definitely not for the faint |
| You need the following skills: managing e-mails, | | | | hearted and the teachers may experience some |
| downloading and uploading assignments and chatting | | | | difficulties, as they rely heavily on technology, digital |
| with instructors and classmates. | | | | tools and written content to evaluate the student's |
| 2. Online courses are not that difficult. Most people | | | | progress. |
| think that online studies may be easier, but that is | | | | 7. Credits earned in online colleges are not |
| not necessary the truth. Online classes help students | | | | transferable. Credit earned from accredited online |
| develop their learning and studying strategies on their | | | | colleges can be transferred to another school or |
| own. Every course, regular or online, requires hard | | | | college, especially if the online student would continue |
| work, patience and dedication to succeed. | | | | his or her education. Traditional universities also |
| 3. Employers do not recognize online college degrees. | | | | accept online college credits given that it is within the |
| This is totally untrue since many employers and | | | | traditional university's transfer policies. |
| companies, will reimburse the tuition fees. Employers | | | | 8. Online classes are unreliable because technical |
| are also realizing that characteristics like devotion, | | | | difficulties. It is true that power shortages and |
| commitment and focus are a vital component in their | | | | internet connection failure may affect day to day |
| workforce. Online students develop these | | | | interaction with your instructors. However, it will just |
| characteristics in detail as they are crucial for their | | | | cause a delay and will not interfere with your |
| success in obtaining their degree. | | | | education. The student can always access the |
| 4. Online degrees are expensive. The truth is | | | | lessons again once the internet connection or power |
| traditional college courses are more expensive than | | | | is restored. |
| online degrees. Online colleges are also offering | | | | These kinds of misconceptions make earning an |
| payment plans allowing students to pay through | | | | online college degree look unscholarly. Before deciding |
| installments. Additionally you also save on boarding | | | | on any online course undertake basic research. This |
| and travelling expenses. | | | | will give you a broader perspective in deciding which |
| 5. There are no reputable online colleges. This is | | | | course of action will suite your needs the best. |