

Students participating in online classes do the same or better than those in the traditional classroom setup. They may also take virtually monitored exams online, where a proctor watches via webcam or where computer software detects cheating by checking the test-takers' screens But if they do, online students may need to visit a local testing site, with an on-site proctor.

Not all online classes have proctored exams. That said, online education is only worth your time if you are earning accredited online degrees from accredited colleges.

Tuition is usually lower and there are practically no travel costs involved. Cost is another benefit, as most online courses are much cheaper than a traditional classroom program.
