Naeim goes to law school by logging on to Concord's Web site and going to his personal page, which includes a syllabus. After reading the assignment offline, he logs back on to the Web for hour long downloaded lectures. Students type in answers to the professor's questions. The professor, usually perched at a computer in his office or home, makes comments. There are obviously disadvantages to online education.
Professors worry about cheating even though students sign an honor code.
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