Ten years ago it was estimated that there were very small number of students who were enrolled in online classes. (Lytle, 2011) Now in 2015 that number has increased to 6.7 million students. (Seaman, 2013). According to the Sloan online survey, every year there is 12.1 percent growth of online course through the US colleges and universities. (Lytle, 2011) With the increase in this kind of convenient, virtual education comes with some serious consequences. Virtual classes are a great alternative to busy moms, full time employees, or perhaps even the disabled population but it all comes with a cost. This country needs people who are capable or appropriate interactions and are bold in character to lead them into the future. Traditional campuses provide an atmosphere that forces the students to develop these needed skills. Online classes are limiting this socialization, robbing students of the opportunity to make valued memories while lowering the quality of the education and increasing the opportunity for cheating. Colleges need to consider creating well rounded generations rather than making tons of money from growing online
Ten years ago it was estimated that there were very small number of students who were enrolled in online classes. (Lytle, 2011) Now in 2015 that number has increased to 6.7 million students. (Seaman, 2013). According to the Sloan online survey, every year there is 12.1 percent growth of online course through the US colleges and universities. (Lytle, 2011) With the increase in this kind of convenient, virtual education comes with some serious consequences. Virtual classes are a great alternative to busy moms, full time employees, or perhaps even the disabled population but it all comes with a cost. This country needs people who are capable or appropriate interactions and are bold in character to lead them into the future. Traditional campuses provide an atmosphere that forces the students to develop these needed skills. Online classes are limiting this socialization, robbing students of the opportunity to make valued memories while lowering the quality of the education and increasing the opportunity for cheating. Colleges need to consider creating well rounded generations rather than making tons of money from growing online