If you thrive in a process- and results-oriented atmosphere where you can work independently, online courses may be a great fit. Self-discipline is required to stay on track, and students do take on more responsibility for checking in with professors and motivating themselves to meet deadlines. But in exchange, you have the freedom to focus exclusively on what you're learning, rather than on making the work-to-campus commute. You'll also get to meet and work with educators from other districts, and even other states, without ever leaving home.