What do you think are some advantages and disadvantages of students getting degrees online

To give you more details, A large number of college students are enrolled in online degree programs. And I wanna know what do you think are some advantages and disadvantages (to the students and society in general) of students getting degrees online instead of at traditional colleges.

The advantages are
* Lower costs in tuition, housing and transportation.
* Ability to work by your own schedule.


The disadvantages are
* Less interaction and oversight with instructors.
* You miss the activities and social life.
* You miss the verbal aspects of the education.

Attending college is a life changing experience. Online degrees are are more of a certification that you understand the material well enough to qualify for a degree; a sizable difference. While an online degree is better than no degree at all, they are generally not treated as equal in the real world. Too many employers suspect the online students get on EHelp for their answers rather than do the work themselves. :-)