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| Should I study my degree online? – live Q&A | Should I study my degree online? – live Q&A |
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| It's not hard to see the appeal of distance learning – cheaper fees, the opportunity to juggle studies with part-time work and avoiding relocating to a new university town – are just some of the financial benefits. | It's not hard to see the appeal of distance learning – cheaper fees, the opportunity to juggle studies with part-time work and avoiding relocating to a new university town – are just some of the financial benefits. |
| But what can students on online courses expect from the experience? How much contact time do you get with tutors and fellow classmates? How many hours a week are you expected to invest in your course? And what type of online course should you choose – a free open programme known as a Mooc, or a full undergraduate course? | But what can students on online courses expect from the experience? How much contact time do you get with tutors and fellow classmates? How many hours a week are you expected to invest in your course? And what type of online course should you choose – a free open programme known as a Mooc, or a full undergraduate course? |
| From 12-2pm on Thursday we'll be joined by a careers adviser, course tutors and a student representative to talk about the pros and cons of online study. You can put your questions to the panel by posting in the comment thread below. | From 12-2pm on Thursday we'll be joined by a careers adviser, course tutors and a student representative to talk about the pros and cons of online study. You can put your questions to the panel by posting in the comment thread below. |
| Perhaps you're a career changer or school leaver keen to find an online course that will boost your job prospects, or a current online student with experiences to share – join us between 12-2pm to join in the debate. | Perhaps you're a career changer or school leaver keen to find an online course that will boost your job prospects, or a current online student with experiences to share – join us between 12-2pm to join in the debate. |
| The panel | The panel |
| Hannah Morton-Hedges is a careers adviser offering information and guidance to all ages through her company Momentum Careers Advice | |
| John Woodthorpe is a lecturer in the computing and communications department of the Open University (OU), responsible for the level one module "My digital life" which is delivered online twice a year to a total of around 1500 students per presentation. He is also an OU tutor looking after a group of 20 studentsNick Entwistle works for the National Union of Students developing policy on university and college-level study. He specialises in issues affecting mature students | John Woodthorpe is a lecturer in the computing and communications department of the Open University (OU), responsible for the level one module "My digital life" which is delivered online twice a year to a total of around 1500 students per presentation. He is also an OU tutor looking after a group of 20 studentsNick Entwistle works for the National Union of Students developing policy on university and college-level study. He specialises in issues affecting mature students |
| Mariana Lilley is the programme tutor for the computer science online degree programme at the University of Hertfordshire | Mariana Lilley is the programme tutor for the computer science online degree programme at the University of Hertfordshire |