>another one is to be "paired" with another online student so you feel a little social pressure. This is the biggest difference for me between courses that I h

>another one is to be "paired" with another online student so you feel a little social pressure. This is the biggest difference for me between courses that I have started and courses that I have finished. Meeting with someone in real life, even if it's just for an hour a week, easily creates the pressure to continue on that an email reminder simply doesn't do.