Getting the best out of online courses

Abstract

At some point or other we pursue further studies to improve the quality of our professional and personal lives. Yet the education and training industry continues to grow outside the traditional boundaries of formal education institutions. Associated with this growth is the proliferation of courses on the Web, some of which will be of questionable quality. This article outlines basic implications that the online choice has for prospective students. Snippets of student experiences are included to illustrate how online courses might fail to match individuals' needs. Nevertheless the role of technology in education is appreciated.