There are a lot of people who might want to challenge the statement that online classes are better than taking in-person classes. However, from someone who is taking four this semester, I have some knowledge.
I have taken a handful of online classes leading up to this semester. Of course, some of them require a lot of busy work, but they all lead up to more points in the class. Who is going to complain about more points in the class? Also, online classes almost always offer extra credit. These extra credit opportunities typically are pre-test and post-test surveys, which are just assessing how much material you know already or should know after the class. Make sure to take advantage of these!
One thing I have found myself doing more of this semester is taking matters into my own hands. I have always been a semi-organized person, but this semester it's even more prominent. Before classes started, I bought a new planner so that I could utilize it more. I made sure to put all of my due dates in my planner in different colors to make it stand out. This has already motivated me to want to cross off my to-do items.
It's a lot easier to see when the assignments are due in an online class. The professors tend to have a very structured schedule for when assignments are due. For example, most of my quizzes are due at 5 p.m. on Sunday's for my science class and 11:59 p.m. on Sunday's for my health class. Although you could be thinking to yourself "why would I want so many different deadlines to worry about?", I'm here to tell you that it actually helps you work ahead and turn it in hours (or even days) before the assignments are due.
So, if you are worried about taking online classes due to the amount of work, fear not. There are going to be a handful that challenges you more than classes taken in person, but it's worth it. I like how I can be in my dorm a decent amount in my pajamas while I am listening to lecture videos. The best part is that I'm not being judged by hundreds of people! Take a chance and try something different. Trust me, you'll still learn just as much as you would in class.