Many people are studying online. There are both advantages and disadvantages to online learning. On the one hand, you come to class whenever it's convenient for you. Lectures, coursework, and discussions all take place at your convenience. You choose the place—at home, at school—wherever you have access to the Internet. You'll get the same high-quality instruction and course content as those full-time students might get. With online learning, commuting to the campus and paying for childcare are things of the past. On the other hand, online learning provides no face-to-face communication as in real life, though you can talk or chat via audio and visual media. As a result, online learners are likely to be short of social communication skills.