And so ? If they can’t exercise discipline, why would an employer want to hire them ??
Showing you can complete a four year degree shows some amount of discipline, fortitude, and a demonstrated ability to learn “complex” material. That is what the employer is buying.
Different people have different learning styles. Online courses require a lot of discipline and self-motivation. It means you can accomplish things without a professor being “in your face”. There is value in that. On the other hand, because you are not being watched, there is more potential for cheating.