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Distance Learning: Myths & Misunderstandings

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Distance Learning isn't always what the critics say it is. Get the facts from AMVONET and make the determination for yourself.

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Distance learning is not what the critics often say it is – quality programs do in fact exist.

• A recent survey reports that 73% of online learners are satisfied or very satisfied with their experience.

• Studies consistently show students appreciate the convenience of learning online, and enroll in additional classes.

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Myth #1: Employers don’t recognize degrees earned through online programs.

• While every employer is different, a recent study indicates that 55% of employers don’t value a traditional college degree any more than an online college degree.

• Employers care more about the skills & knowledge you posses than where you got it from.

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Myth #2: Distance learning programs aren’t as tough as courses taught in physical classrooms.

• Quality is everything. Good college courses will be as challenging online as they are offline.

• Some online programs are the exact same as that college’s in-classroom version of it – the main difference simply being the approach taken, not the course work involved.

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Myth #3: Distance learning is easy.

• While some students do find online courses “easier”, it’s a step further to claim that passing is a breeze and easy for just anyone.

• Distance learning is not an alternative for students who can’t cut it at a traditional school.

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Myth #4: Students and employers are going to pay too much for distance learning.

• Prices vary. You will always be able to find online programs that are much more expensive than cheaper, traditional college classes.

• Remember, the convenience of distance learning may pay for itself, even if it is more expensive.

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Myth #5: Students won’t have the opportunity to interact with others.

• Interaction is a choice. With modern technology and social media, communication between students has never been easier!

• Communicating & interacting directly with instructors has also never been easier, and can be done successfully.

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Myth #6: Distance learning courses don’t take as long.

• Accelerated programs are available, but not every course is designed to let students finish ahead of schedule.

• Some online courses are designed in such a way as to let students move through it at their own pace.

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Myth #7: Distance learning is often impersonal and boring.

• It is true that students can become detached by neglecting opportunities to interact… and some courses do fall short by not encouraging proper student engagement.

• That said, distance learning doesn’t have to be that way. If students make an effort to engage, they will be rewarded with success.

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Myth #8: Distance learning forces faculty cutbacks.

• Schools pay attention to how many students participate in their online programs. The number of instructors is still important, in order to give each student the amount of interaction he/she needs to succeed.

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Distance learning is not always what the critics say it is. Quality courses are quality courses, regardless of what platform is utilize to take them.

AMVONET can assist you in making quality, online college courses. Contact us at (800) 448-9126 or [email protected].

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