I think all the replies lend backing to the comment about it being dependent on the person. Online courses can be great, but they require a much higher degree of committment and personal motivation. For a driven person who likes to learn on their own, they are just awesome. You have the freedom to move at your own pace and do things on your own terms. I can recall several classes that just killed me because they moved so slow and I just lost interest.
For someone who is just starting out their college experience, I would personally suggest going to class however. I found that you are never as prepared as you may think in the realm of study skills and just the level of many college courses. It might be best to stick with a traditional style since you have to with your other courses and get yourself properly settled in to school.
Grantes there are some online courses that are so ridiculously easy that it makes most all of this moot.
