I have never taken these type of courses. However I do think that this is a good way to keep the cost of education down. Right now, the cost is absurd.
Having taken several online college courses, I like the format. There was strong interaction in the class with every student and professor, instructors graded work and provided good learning instruction. I am not sure I would love every class online, but for the ones I have taken, I enjoyed the structure.
What do you think about this new direction in education?