online and traditional classes offer education towards a degree program. Students have access to instructors in both class formats.
Online classes allow for more flexibility than traditional classes. Students can take an online course at any time of the day or night from the comfort of their homes. Traditional classes require students to attend class at a specific time and in a specific location. The access to instructors in online classes is virtual, while the access to instructors in traditional classes is in-person. Online classes often have required discussion board posts that replace live classroom discussions. Online classes also create more opportunities for people to cheat.