Worried about online courses?

Taking a class over the internet is definitely convenient, but it can be confusing, too.  Here are some tips for distance learners or people thinking about distance learning:

1. Take a free online course as a tester.  Getting a feel for what an online course is like is the best way to get a sense if distance learning is right for you.  Many schools and organizations offer free courses, open to anyone, and on a plethora of topics.  You can almost certainly find a class on a topic that interests you for no cost, with no need to register, and no pressure.  Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers these courses to the general public.