Online, students must actually demonstrate engagement. This forces them to think critically about the material. While it is much easier to fake participating in the classroom scenario, doing so is much more difficult online. Online courses also offer a degree of anonymity, which allow students to post what they really think and feel, encouraging intelligent discussion. Furthermore, online classes allow students who want the ability to participate the ability

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): An Examination When the Internet debuted decades ago, all parties involved were aware of the fact that it would no doubt change the world, and change the way that we live. This has been proven to be true a thousand times over. One of the most profound impacts that it has had on society is that the internet has proven itself to be capable of bridging

Traditional Classes, 2006) Another factor with online classes is that the student has the opportunity to teach themselves. If a student does not learn well by listening to a lecture, working through the textbook on their own time might be a better option for them. This is a lot harder to do in traditional classes where attendance is required and classes move at the instructors pace. If on the other

Leadership of the Online Course Team Leadership of the effective and efficient online course team Virtual team leaders have the same core responsibility of all team leaders, regardless of the context in which they lead: to keep channels of communication open. Communication is what makes a team a true 'team' that functions as a unit, rather than a group that merely exists as a conglomeration of disparate parts, with competing, personal agendas.

11). The most effective team members have experience dealing with the issues that will confront them as members of the team (Text, p.11). They can focus on the issues at hand, solving problems presented without getting derailed (Text, p.11). However, effective team members are not rigid; they are open to suggestions from other group members (Text, p.11). A good team member is also supportive. Rather than focusing on how jobs

College Students Choose Online Courses Over Traditional Ones The fact that today's college students select so many online courses over traditional ones (even the same exact course) is perhaps surprising, especially for those who themselves attended a college or university when no such courses existed. Such individuals might question the appeal (and the educational value) of such remote, relatively anonymous courses. The topic is relevant to faculty, administrators, staff, and