The document discusses several myths about online learning and provides facts to counter them. It notes that most hiring managers do not think online courses are easier, online faculty have good student-faculty ratios, and online degrees are as respected as traditional degrees. It also points out that online classes allow video conferencing so students are not alone, many traditional students skip classes, and online learning allows those with jobs and families flexibility to fit education into their schedules at a lower cost.

1. Myth: Online learning is easy.
82% of hiring managers disagree that online courses are easier.

2. Myth: Online faculty are not accessible for help.
97% of online courses have a faculty student ratio of 25:1 or better.

3. Myth: Online learning will not prepare you for a career.
87% of hiring managers believe that online degrees are as respected as much as
traditional degrees.

4. Myth: Online classes require students to do all the work alone.
Fact: The commonplace use of video conferencing has made online learning anything
but lonely.

5. Myth: Students need to go to class at set times to be successful.
Fact: The average traditional college student skips 104 classes in their college career.
Those who skip class are 3x more likely to be unemployed.

6. Myth: Students need to focus on school and cannot work while in college.
Fact: Most online learners have jobs and families and cannot fit traditional classes into
their schedules. There is a 37-56% cost savings in choosing online courses.

7. Myth: It will be difficult to earn a college degree while raising children.
Fact: Most online learners have jobs and families and cannot fit traditional classes into
their schedules. Online courses reduce stress and cost of childcare.

8. Resources
http://www.getarealdegree.com/2012/09/the-online-college-student-infographic/
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