Some universities now offer their online courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?
It is true that distance learning through online platforms is more frequently applied by many universities. Although there are some drawbacks of Internet-based learning, I would argue that such an education program has more benefits.
The main downside of the trend towards online learning is the lack of direct interaction. Students might not have the opportunity to engage face-to-face with their teachers and peers, and likewise, teachers might find it difficult to keep track of student progress. In this teaching method, the role of instructors is limited, and there is less peer relation, competition, and cooperation between students. Another disadvantage is that the overdependence of e-learning on technology can lead to an interruption in the learning process. If students do not have a reliable Internet connection or are familiar with computers or technology applied, their learning experience could be dissatisfactory. Furthermore, not all disciplines can be taught effectively in the Internet-based program. For example, scientific fields that require hands-on experience might be difficult to be delivered through websites.
Despite the negatives mentioned above, I believe that online university courses are an essential forward for several reasons. Firstly, this method offers students a flexible way to study, meaning that they have the luxury of choosing the place and time that suits them best, and they can set their own pace of study. Secondly, the cost of a university education can be greatly reduced as there is no need for students to travel, and for universities to build many buildings. Universities can also attract more students without having to rely on the limited capacity of the campus. Lastly, online classes can bring educational opportunities to those who are willing to study, regardless of age, location, or background. For instance, adults who are busy with work during the daytime can take an evening online course without having to attend campus-based classes, or students in remote areas having limited access to university can pursue undergraduate education through learning subjects online.
In conclusion, although online courses are disadvantageous to some extent, I would consider such a learning method a positive development.
Transition Words or Phrases used:
also, first, firstly, furthermore, if, lastly, likewise, second, secondly, so, for example, for instance, in conclusion, it is true
Attributes: Values AverageValues Percentages(Values/AverageValues)% => Comments
Performance on Part of Speech:
To be verbs : 18.0 13.1623246493 137% => OK
Auxiliary verbs: 15.0 7.85571142285 191% => OK
Conjunction : 11.0 10.4138276553 106% => OK
Relative clauses : 9.0 7.30460921844 123% => OK
Pronoun: 21.0 24.0651302605 87% => OK
Preposition: 46.0 41.998997996 110% => OK
Nominalization: 14.0 8.3376753507 168% => OK
Performance on vocabulary words:
No of characters: 1932.0 1615.20841683 120% => OK
No of words: 353.0 315.596192385 112% => OK
Chars per words: 5.4730878187 5.12529762239 107% => OK
Fourth root words length: 4.33454660006 4.20363070211 103% => OK
Word Length SD: 3.01598222032 2.80592935109 107% => OK
Unique words: 198.0 176.041082164 112% => OK
Unique words percentage: 0.560906515581 0.561755894193 100% => OK
syllable_count: 608.4 506.74238477 120% => OK
avg_syllables_per_word: 1.7 1.60771543086 106% => OK
A sentence (or a clause, phrase) starts by:
Pronoun: 6.0 5.43587174349 110% => OK
Article: 3.0 2.52805611222 119% => OK
Subordination: 3.0 2.10420841683 143% => OK
Conjunction: 7.0 0.809619238477 865% => Less conjunction wanted as sentence beginning.
Preposition: 3.0 4.76152304609 63% => OK
Performance on sentences:
How many sentences: 16.0 16.0721442886 100% => OK
Sentence length: 22.0 20.2975951904 108% => OK
Sentence length SD: 44.4345990614 49.4020404114 90% => OK
Chars per sentence: 120.75 106.682146367 113% => OK
Words per sentence: 22.0625 20.7667163134 106% => OK
Discourse Markers: 8.1875 7.06120827912 116% => OK
Paragraphs: 4.0 4.38176352705 91% => OK
Language errors: 0.0 5.01903807615 0% => OK
Sentences with positive sentiment : 8.0 8.67935871743 92% => OK
Sentences with negative sentiment : 7.0 3.9879759519 176% => OK
Sentences with neutral sentiment: 1.0 3.4128256513 29% => More facts, knowledge or examples wanted.
What are sentences with positive/Negative/neutral sentiment?
Coherence and Cohesion:
Essay topic to essay body coherence: 0.232663159708 0.244688304435 95% => OK
Sentence topic coherence: 0.0723295535163 0.084324248473 86% => OK
Sentence topic coherence SD: 0.0429584249782 0.0667982634062 64% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence: 0.132116869064 0.151304729494 87% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence SD: 0.0543660745352 0.056905535591 96% => OK
Essay readability:
automated_readability_index: 15.4 13.0946893788 118% => OK
flesch_reading_ease: 40.69 50.2224549098 81% => OK
smog_index: 8.8 7.44779559118 118% => OK
flesch_kincaid_grade: 13.1 11.3001002004 116% => OK
coleman_liau_index: 14.45 12.4159519038 116% => OK
dale_chall_readability_score: 9.65 8.58950901804 112% => OK
difficult_words: 110.0 78.4519038076 140% => OK
linsear_write_formula: 11.0 9.78957915832 112% => OK
gunning_fog: 10.8 10.1190380762 107% => OK
text_standard: 11.0 10.7795591182 102% => OK
What are above readability scores?
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Rates: 78.6516853933 out of 100
Scores by essay e-grader: 7.0 Out of 9
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