The document discusses common myths about online education and provides the truths about each one. It addresses 10 myths: 1) online learning will make traditional education obsolete, 2) it is a quick easy way to get a degree, 3) it diminishes the teacher's importance, 4) courses lack interaction, 5) students are isolated, 6) teachers have easy jobs, 7) courses are easier than regular courses, 8) students are more likely to cheat, 9) virtual schools are about technology, and 10) online courses are an add-on burden. The document refutes each myth by explaining how online learning actually provides benefits while not replacing traditional methods and requires substantial effort from both teachers and students.

1. The 21 st Century Student: Going to School Online