Online learning has a more flexible schedule, allowing those who work full time to complete a degree by working on coursework during evenings and weekends. Also, time is saved by not commuting to and from campus for weekly classes.
Tuition for online education tends to be less costly than traditional classroom education, because the school usually has lower overhead costs to provide such courses.
Online learning promotes enhanced interaction between students; because communication between students takes place online, it helps to bridge cultural gaps such as age differences or speech difficulties.
Not everyone learns the same way. Some students are visual learners, while others are better auditory or kinesthetic learners. Online educations allow students learn in the ways that are best for them.
Online education allows students to work at a more comfortable pace; advanced students who can finish projects quickly will find that they can take many more courses than they could in a traditional campus setting, allowing them to finish their degrees much quicker.