Let me also mention the "4 million stdents took an online class" line. The vast majority of these students took one or two classes At THEIR school during summer/winter.
Exactly. I have taken 150 credits of engineering & computer science classes in person, and 3 credits of engineering online.
I would never again take an online class, the experience is miserable. Sure there are videos. Sure the professor answers the questions. Sure you have the same book, homework, and tests. But it just isn't the same quality of learning and it isn't nearly as interesting or motivating.
Let me also mention the "4 million stdents took an online class" line. The vast majority of these students took one or two classes At THEIR school during summer/winter.