Carrots and Sticks in Online Education

Abstract

This paper examines the key characteristics of online education versus the traditional ground or on-campus education. The paper aims to clarify several myths about both online and on-campus programs. By comparison, this paper provides an objective approach to help potential students to make an informative yet subjective decision on whether online or on-campus is more suitable. This personal decision would depend on one’s own circumstances, preferences, and personal strength and weakness.