Which is more beneficial while serving in the military: Going to college online or in the classroom?

Go to college in the classroom. not only will you develop your interpersonal skill by interacting with others, you will also develop your communications skills by participating in class. you will learn more from the other people in the class than on line. I have done all kinds of learning and a good professor in person can make a difference on multiple levels.

Depends on your schedule and learning ability.

For me it was class dependent. I tried taking a math class online and I did horrid, in a traditional class room I would have been in better shape. For classes that involved writing doing them online was easier. So I think it's a learning preference thing as to what is more beneficial as opposed to the convience factor

Educational preferences must be determined by the individual. In order to determine what works one must base their decision on how they learn best. The individual seeking higher education must ask a few questions to help them along the way: What is the most effective method of learning for me? Hands-on or in a social setting with others to ask questions? Am I a self starter and able to figure things out on my own through research? How does it fit into my work schedule and can I manage my time effectively to complete the class or classes?

Online is generally easier for Service Members, seeing how you have the ability to complete classes regardless of your location.

It all depends on how you learn. If you need the physical interaction, attention, etc., then traditional atmosphere is where you should be. However, the challenge there is facing possible PCS, FTX, or other details you may have that would stop you from attending.

I've got to echo the other responses I've seen so far. Online requires a bit more discipline, but I prefer it. My schedule between my civilian job and the Reserves and "just life" is such that physically going to classes at a set time would be a challenge. Also, it frees you from the tyranny of geography. I live literally 3-4 blocks from a university that offers an MBA. It also happens to be private and charges two arms and a leg for tuition. The next nearest acceptable school would be a 60 mile round trip commute.

A word of cation. Make sure that the online school is accredited by one of the accrediting bodies approved by the dpt of education. Research its reputation. Ensure you know what credits it will & won't accept. Know its graduation schema. Do your homework before signing up for homework.