1. Myth: Online learning is easy.
82% of hiring managers disagree that online courses are easier.
2. Myth: Online faculty are not accessible for help.
97% of online courses have a faculty student ratio of 25:1 or better.
3. Myth: Online learning will not prepare you for a career.
87% of hiring managers believe that online degrees are as respected as much as
traditional degrees.
4. Myth: Online classes require students to do all the work alone.
Fact: The commonplace use of video conferencing has made online learning anything
but lonely.
5. Myth: Students need to go to class at set times to be successful.
Fact: The average traditional college student skips 104 classes in their college career.
Those who skip class are 3x more likely to be unemployed.
6. Myth: Students need to focus on school and cannot work while in college.
Fact: Most online learners have jobs and families and cannot fit traditional classes into
their schedules. There is a 37-56% cost savings in choosing online courses.
7. Myth: It will be difficult to earn a college degree while raising children.
Fact: Most online learners have jobs and families and cannot fit traditional classes into
their schedules. Online courses reduce stress and cost of childcare.
