what are the advantages of Online studying than on Campus?

Answer 1

After doing much of my undergraduate degree on campus, then finishing that at a "low residency program" and doing some graduate work at the same "low residency" program, I'd have to say that the advantages of "online" studying (though the program I chose you had to attend a week-long residency at the beginning of each semester at the college) is that you have the freedom to fit your studying in when it works for you and your schedule (if you are working, or whatever other time commitments you might have).
There are advantages and disadvantages to both.
First and foremost, I'd make sure the online program is accredited, or you are just throwing money away. If your goal is to get a degree, that is, you want to make sure the online school is accredited. If you are just studying for personal edification, it doesn't matter so much either way.
So, instead of rambling ... what is your goal? A degree? To save time, money? What are you studying? Are you interested in a self-designed program of study? Are you working full-time already? Do you have a family or other constraints on your time?
What are you hoping to get out of your studies? Do you enjoy being in a classroom and surrounded by other learners? Do you prefer to be more isolated in your studying? Are you the type of student who is self-directed and self-motivated or do you need the structure of class time? Some programs (majors, etc ..) are better suited for campus work (i.e. ongoing discussions, etc ...) others, not so much.
So, in answering your question, I'm asking you more questions ... and they say "never answer a question with a question."
So, to answer your question, it really depends on you, what your goals are, what kind of time you have available, what type of student you are, if the program you are interested in is local or not and you are able to re-locate or not ... as well as the big money issue ... and, different "online" or "low residency" programs run differently ...
Oh, I'm not sure I'm much help but am going to submit my answer/questions anyway ... it's not so clear-cut ... it really depends on you.
Best of luck!!!!

Answer 2

If you're working full-time, online classes give you a lot more flexibility with when to "attend" class. Where being on campus, you have a set time you have to work everything around.

But, online often makes it harder to communicate and ask questions. You also have to be self-motivated to get all your tasks done as you're not constantly reminded in a live class.

My husband and I have done both, and we find we have different preferences for different times of classes. We both prefer to take classes that we're likely to struggle with on campus. I also prefer classes that will have lots of discussion on campus.

But for straight-forward classes that don't involve discussion (mathematics, for example) and that you don't struggle with, online is a great way to get some credits without have to juggle a schedule as much.

Answer 3

Most of the time you have more flexability schedual wise. I think its harder to learn online though.