Exercise 6.7 The Rogerian Argument

With more and more students taking online courses, both the students and the colleges benefit. For example, colleges who offer online courses won't have to hire as many professors. This will help them cut down on costs. In addition, students who participate in online schooling will be able to reduce the amount of money spent on transportation to and from school. However, online education does have some drawbacks. For instance, if an individual only takes online courses, he or she might have difficultly staying disciplined enough to get the work done; resulting in a poor or failing grade. These problems could be easily solved. First, by creating a hybrid program similar to the one offered here at Georgia Gwinnett College. Second, by taking tests in the classroom mandatory. If these problems are addressed, both students and colleges would benefit because both parties would be able to reduce their spending.