The controversial approach to online education is gaining traction at some colleges. Supporters see the self-paced model as a means to serve more students, since no one is turned away because of a full section, missed deadline, or canceled class. Others criticize go-it-alone learning as a second-rate system that leaves students in greater danger of dropping out. Regardless of criticism, the model is spreading. In this article, the author discusses how self-paced, online program is gaining traction and describes how it works.