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Online classes, or distance learning, have changed the way we go to school. A college education was once limited to those who could physically attend courses at scheduled times. In addition to going to class, travelling was involved. Full-time employees and parents often put their college dreams on hold due to schedule conflicts.

What was once considered a futuristic and almost humorous idea has now become the norm. A growing number of students, many of them working professionals and busy parents, are choosing to take some or all of their classes online. Online education programs have made college accessible to millions of people, but they are not limited to non-traditional students. Many universities require freshmen to take some of their required core classes online rather than in the traditional format.

Benefits of Online College Classes

According to a study conducted by the Babson Survey Research Group at Babson College in Massachusetts, more than six million college students took at least one online class in 2011. That means nearly one-third of all college students are taking at least one of their classes online.

Online classes offer flexibility and a variety of other benefits. Parents can go to college from home without spending money on daycare. People can drive home after work and sit down to eat dinner before they work on their classes, rather than rush to campus while eating in their car. If your time management skills are top notch, it

Posted on 10 Feb

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Melissa Rhone earned her Bachelor of Music in Education from the University of Tampa. She resides in the Tampa Bay area and enjoys writing about college, pop culture, and epilepsy awareness.