It depends, for some people who are self-motivated they may find online classes more beneficial as they can study at their own pace. Some people find online classes more challenging because it is harder to stay motivated. Opting for online courses over traditional in-person classes is not the easy route for your education but it does have its advantages. It's true that online classes offer more flexibility in the fact that you can study or login on your own time, but you will still have to take exams and study.