Since practically the very moment that we are born, the
concept of getting an education is drilled into our minds. Hearing this as
children is often boring and pointless. However, as we grow, we understand more
and more the need to further our educations. Why? Because, as Nelson Mandela
boldly declares, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to
change the world.” Who wouldn’t want a better world? In that case, if we want
this world to change, we need more people to become educated. Does it not make
more sense, then, that we give more people the ability to obtain a formal
education and receive a degree of their choosing?
The
problem is that this is not always possible. This world has become an
increasingly demanding and difficult place to live. Many lack the time and
ability to dash back and forth from work and family to classes and to complete
homework assignments. To many, this is overwhelming and they are forced to give
up.
That’s where online classes come to
the rescue! Some universities are even offering degree programs online. To
some, this is a cause for concern. Who is to say that online students are
serious about their work? Is it legitimate? Is it too much of an easy way out?
I, for one, completely support the
idea of online degree programs. Let me answer this with another question; what
students are honestly taking these classes? I highly doubt that any slacker
looking for easy As is going to be found taking an online course. I have taken
them myself, and I have found that they are not
always easy.
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