One of the great advantages of any higher education program is the mix of new people you can meet on the courses you study. Studying online programs makes this mix even more eclectic because online means that there are no geographical barriers, you will often find that people from other countries and from very different backgrounds are your fellow students.
Given that one of the really valuable resources you can access when you are studying is the input and opinions of your fellow students, this diverse mix can really enrich your online study experience. You will be introduced to viewpoints that are outside your present experience, and experience that you could not access any other way. Diversity and new experience have very good educational outcomes, and go to make your studies even more valuable.