online learning
Technological advances have accelerated the growth in online education, where current online homework platforms, the level of faculty acceptance and use, and university promotion of these advances are as varied as the technology itself.
Faculty involvement ranges from no integration to “web-enhanced” education, blended or hybrid learning, and fully online and massive open online courses (MOOC). Individual university involvement ranges from no or few online courses to fully online degree programs.
Educational institutions, students, employers, and others should weigh the benefits of these options against the potential costs of programs that involve greater online use, as learning outcomes may differ from traditional programs.
This article combines prior research, personal experience, and discussions with recruiters at public accounting firms to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of online learning. These factors depend upon the proportion of online and traditional courses taken, but are especially important for fully online degrees.
You can read The CPA Journal story HERE.