More people are taking college courses online while retaining their full-time jobs. Research shows:

* There is no significant difference between classroom instruction and distance learning.

* Most online instruction has a high level of interaction with teams, and professors.

* Most employers see online learning as equal to or better than classrooms.

* Distance learners read more, write more, and do more research than students attending class in person.

* The costs of distance learning are comparable to classroom instruction.