Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?

I am newbie to this website. It seems to be very helpful. I am graceful to be corrected and commented by all of you, distinguished instructors. Here is the topic of IELTS Writing Task 2:

"Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?"