Not everyone is impressed with the caliber and convenience of online higher education. In fact, some educators--and students--want to abolish it completely.

The Harvard Crimson recently published an article with such a view: Online Education, Even At Harvard, Is Inadequate. Author Marc Callis makes the case that extension courses provided by Harvard through online access can in no way replace the classroom atmosphere crucial for a 'true' college experience.

One thing the article doesn't consider: what about the classes filled with hundreds of students crammed into lecture halls? Are they at all better than online courses in the area of professor interaction?

Be sure to check out the article, as it's an interesting read. And please let us know: is this exposure to an 'academic community' truly necessary? Are online students missing out, or are traditional students being close minded?

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