The nature of computer based courses is completely different from the traditional classroom environment especially in the areas of delivery, course content and the number of assignments.
Online courses offer two appealing benefits.
First they provide flexibility with scheduling and the course work can be completed at any location of your choosing. However, asynchronous courses require self-discipline, good reading and writing skills, and a willingness to work independently while not having the traditional class discussion. The following assessment has been developed to assist you in deciding if asynchronous learning is appropriate for you. Please review the following questions and the more you answer with YES the more likely it is that you will successfully complete a computer-based course and will be satisfied with the experience. If NO is your answer to some of the questions, you may want to seriously consider whether this kind of education will satisfy your goals and be a rewarding experience.