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If you are toying with the idea of joining some online courses you might be wondering at to what can be the disadvantages of online courses. So, to make your search simpler we have some disadvantages penned down for you. But befor that you must know the different types of online courses that are provided.
Types of online courses
Taking up an online course requires you to register for it. You have to follow the course in real-time through the internet. A lot of subjects taught through the traditional method are also offered online.
These include:
| Business Management | Accounting |
| English | Mass Communication |
| Cosmetology | Engineering |
| Arts | Marketing |
Disadvantages of Online Education
- The absence of peers and a campus environment can make you relaxed. If you are not self-motivated and study in a disordered fashion without guidance, this may be a hindrance.
- Do you prefer listening to lectures than reading them? You have to read through most of the study materials. Discomfort with the text media can be a problem for you.
- Absence of a class environment can make you miss instant discussion with teachers and peers. But if you do not depend too much on immediate feedback, you will not have any problem.
- There are often scams involved with such type of education. Before you take up a course always check out the credentials of the institution that is offering it.
Last updated on: 28/07/11
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