Students who have taken online courses talk about the advantages of distance learning:

Flexible Scheduling
"I have a busy schedule, but I can study and log into my course whenever I have time - after work, for example."

Transportation
"I don't have to drive to the college on Thursday evenings. This gives me an extra 45 minutes to study. I don't have to pay a babysitter because I can do my coursework while the kids are in bed."

New Skills and Interactivity
"I gained a lot of computer skills while taking the course." "Class discussions are great. I have time to think of intelligent answers to the professor's questions. I can post them on the bulletin board when I'm ready."