Whether acquiring an education online is less stressful than learning in a lecture hall is, in part, a matter of personal preference and an individual’s temperament. It’s also a matter of planning. Students who report higher stress levels in their online educations cite distractions in the learning environment at home, a lack of communication or meaningful interaction with faculty or peers in their academic programs, declining motivation to keep up the pace and lack of the sense of obligation to contribute to classroom conversations.
In order to stave off some of the stress, a student should find a quiet location to concentrate on coursework, connect frequently with classmates and instructors and exercise above-average time-management skills.