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With the growing popularity of online or computer-based learning programs, more and more students are curious to know if these "distance-learning" programs are right for them. To help address that question, we thought it might be helpful to highlight some of the disadvantages commonly associated with online degree programs.

As you might suspect, colleges and universities initially created online education to better accommodate today's busier schedules and more geographically-dispersed population. Armed with a computer and an Internet connection, today's students can receive their high school GED, certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree from world-class colleges or universities around the world. But the question still remains; "is distance-learning right for you?"

Here are some of the disadvantages of online education:

• Learners with low motivation or bad study habits are at risk of falling behind
• Students may feel isolated from the instructor and classmates
• Like campus-based learners, online learners may find instructor availability to be limiting
• Slow Internet connections or older computers may make accessing course materials frustrating
• Managing computer files and online learning software can seem complex for students with beginner-level computer skills
• Hands-on or lab work can be difficult to simulate in a virtual classroom

Whether you choose an online or campus-based degree program you need to fully commit to investing the time and effort necessary to achieve your goal. Studying takes time and if you think that you may have difficulty finding the time free of everyday distractions, an online degree program may not be right for you. Students that do their research and realistically evaluate their situation and personality can effectively choose the right learning environment.
Regardless of whether you choose a campus-based or online college or university, it is critically important that you choose a school that is accredited.

If you are interested in a beginning research on a particular area of study or available degree programs offered by either online or campus-based colleges and universities, DegreeBucket.com can help. Begin your search below.