It is true that in many universities, learning at an online platform is now become more popular to replace traditional classrooms. In my view, although online courses could be detrimental in a number of ways, I believe it can become an important step forward.
On the one hand, online courses with out the need for regular face-to-face with teachers in classes, is negative for two reasons. Firstly, students study online can not develop communication skills as well as students study at school. In other words, it is difficult for students to make friends or attempt to compete with their peers. Online courses do not request you to show your face or your voice without teachers want. So it’s very hard to know who are you and also to make friends with someone online. Secondly, students study online do not self-awareness. They can bring many reasons for the late assignment such as the Internet connection to delay the time for submit or they don’t want to finish assignment because the thought that teachers do not call them.
On the other hand, online learning is proving to be a great alternative, although some traditonal universities are still keep classes delivered on campus as the best way to acquire knowledge and qualifications. One reason is that online study can reduce costs and waste time of students. They can stay at home, need a great Internet connection to attend and study. Furthermore, it can reduce lots of costs for all students and universities, and also online courses have unlimited number of members in the room, which is difficult with traditional classes with the specific limits.
In coclusion, though there are some drawbacks to studying at an online courses, I believe that this method is an important step in the modern life nowadays.