Like any new up and coming trend, there are many myths about online learning. New educational trends often are met with resistance and online education. For online education this resistance is sometimes experienced in the form of negative assumptions.

Myth #1: Online schools are a less respectable way to earn a degree.

Perhaps this myth comes from the fact that there are many more unaccredited online schools than unaccredited traditional schools. Or, perhaps just the fact that online learning is new makes it susceptible for criticism. The truth is, if an online program is accredited, the degrees it offers should be respected and honored by employers, just like any brick-and-mortar degree.

Myth #2: You can’t transfer credits from an online degree to a different university. Many people believe that online courses cannot be transferred to traditional colleges or universities. This isn’t necessarily true. If an online learning course or program is accredited by a regional accrediting agency, you can be assured online credits can be transferred. In order to find the details about transferring credit between schools, it's best to check with the school to which you intend to move.

Myth #3: Online education is easier than traditional education.

Online courses, just like any traditional course, vary in difficulty. Some online courses actually take more time and effort to succeed than traditional courses. In many cases, students spend more independent time on online work because there is no time in class.