There is a major shift occurring in education. The need for convenient classes for adult learners, combined with an increase in students taking online courses, has changed the way that education is delivered to students. Convenience and flexibility are more important than anything, challenging the traditional educational experience.
According to an article by David R. Wetzel, the “traditional education” may not even exist anymore. He writes, “Adult learners want hybrid classes taught at night and on weekends, along with demanding an increase in online education opportunities”. Not only are these demands starting to be met, they are being met with less financial cost than traditional education.
Strayer University is, and has been, taking part in this evolution. We are proud to be a part of the changing style of education, allowing working adults to be the focus. See a list of academic programs near you.
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The embedded thought most students have in their heads is that on campus classes are better than online classes – both for learning and for professor standards of learning. But research has shown that there is no difference in the learning outcomes for online courses vs. on-campus courses. This means that online students can pursue their degrees through whatever methods work best for them. Students can take classes on their own time to fit around their busy schedules.
Graduates who have not taken an online course in many years may be surprised by the ways technology has changed distance education. In a recent Strayer Connections newsletter, Dr. Elkanah Faux, Online Faculty, explained these changes. Below you can see some of her insights regarding Online Education in the Web 2.0. environment.
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