At five in the morning or midnight, when normal folks are sleeping, I can be found doing homework. Am I working on another degree? No, I’m enrolled in yet another online writing course. My husband thinks I’m crazy, and I’ve had writing friends suggest that I might just be addicted. I was thinking about starting a twelve-step program and calling it “Cyberstudents Anonymous,” but then I realized it would have to be online and everyone would be writing. What is it about this irresistible urge to be a perpetual student? With four degrees, it’s not as if I need anymore diplomas on my wall. When an online course is announced in emails and on the loops, I’m like Pavlov’s dog, drooling to get started. After enrolling in yet another online course, I decided it was time to do a little reflection, and discovered the top ten reasons why I love online courses. To read more go to http://sharonbuchbinder.com/blog/?p=314