What do you think about getting a degree online?
79775
yea, not to mention they never seem credible and I doubt you would get your money's worth of learning out of it.
1071164
Find out if the online school is accredited.  This means that their diploma is equivalent to the standards and practices of real time universities.\n\nMany universities offer online courses, I think the University of Pheonix offers degrees online, but I could be mistaken\n\nGood luck!
646045
Online PhDs? Unless it's in computer science from Carnegie Mellon, I wouldn't bother. But online Master's? There are some from some reputable universities (U Phoenix NOT being one of them), most usually in business or computers. So, what do you hope to major in?\n\nSome examples of reputable schools that offer some Master's degrees online include:\n\nNYU\nUMass Amherst\nRensselaer Polytechnic Institute\nCarnegie Mellon\nDuke University\nUniversity of Indiana\nUniversity of Maryland\nThe New School for Social Research
1053400
Yes I have taken on line courses. It was set up where they recorded the classes and then you could view them online. There were a lot of good things about being online. Like I didn't have to make the 2 hour round trip drive to the school. I could watch lecture in my pj's. I could view lecture any time of day or night and as many times as I wanted. This is set up differently than most online courses though. Most courses require online discussion of material instead of a lecture. You do a lot of messaging to classmates and such. So you have to be self disciplined to make yourself do the studying. I would take more online courses. I really liked it. Hope this helps you.
633695
I would regard online universities as the absolute last resort for someone seeking higher education.\n\nThe quality of education these programs offer is minimal - there is simply no substitute for the kind of dynamic interactions and discussions that commonly occur in face-to-face college courses. Also, the quality of educator is significantly less at online universities - the best faculty choose to teach at real colleges and universities. Both the pay and work environments are far superior to online universities. So, for great classes from great instructors, go to a real college or university.\n\nAlso, because of the minimal training they offer, employers and graduate institutions place little value in degrees earned from online programs. Many of these programs lack even basic accreditation for the degree programs they offer.\n\nBottom line - you will receive little if any personal or professional benefit from online universities relative to what you could have received from a real college or university.
198402
It definitely depends upon the field you're looking to get into and who is likely to be responsible for hiring you.  People in general tend to be wary of "get educated quick" schemes including online degrees because they are unproven and people in hiring positions tend to not understand how you could possibly accomplish the same level of education with these types of programs. \n\nRegardless of your decision, make sure whatever program you're in is accredited...some online programs are, and some aren't just as some local university programs also aren't.  This ensures to you as well as to your future employer that the education you got at least covers the fundamental things you need to know in order to be successful in your field.
407933
I would say that it depends on the employer but more and more are looking less at where you got you degree and focusing mostly on the degree itself.  I know a lot of people who have degrees, especially Master's degrees, from online universities, particularly UoP.  They have done very well with them.\n\nAfter working in Admissions for a University and now in HR for a major company, I really do think that the degree itself is most important, not where you got it.  If you have the knowledge and especially the experience demonstrating that knowledge, you can do well.\n\nBut, like I said, it depends.  You will always run into people who will have a bias but they will be missing out on some good employees because of that bias.\n\nGood luck!
1007319
The easy answer is: No.\n\nThe more developed answer is: they can be.  If you want to get your degree online, your best bet is to find out what traditional, accredited colleges in your area have online degree programs.  Find out whether your degree will be stamped, "online program," or not since employers are (rightly so) suspicious of anyone getting a degree online.  There are many diploma mills such as the University of Phoenix, which are not, in fact, quality educational institutions.\n\nIf you're looking to save money, going to school online usually costs MORE money than going to a traditional school, so I'd recommend comparing costs carefully.\n\nIn Wisconsin, we have programs via the University of Wisconsin system, and the University of Platteville, for example, has a complete online degree program that is offered in either online or correspondence course-based format (the latter does not require as strict of a timeline since you are not "in class" with students online).  It does not stamp your degree as being "online."  The University of Wisconsin also offers a two-year degree program online, but it is stamped as "online."  If you think you want to get your general studies courses out of the way and will do your last 2-3 years at a traditional university, this degree being stamped "online" may not matter much.\n\nCheck with your state or the surrounding states and see what options you might have.  Many of the traditional universities and even many private colleges (which have been accredited forever and are constantly undergoing review) will offer you an online program (or online courses to supplement a traditional program) and they will be a legitimate degree that is not a "diploma mill."\n\nCompare your costs.  Find out how much it costs to do the program in different kinds of schools.  Community colleges, if you have any where you live, are often a great way to get the "general studies" courses out of the way at a smaller, more supportive environment, and many tech schools now offer an associates degree program that transfers to a traditional college (with those general studies courses out of the way).  Tech colleges are often cheaper, too!  You might find an online program is cheaper, or you might be better off in traditional face-to-face classes (we're used to learning that way and many cannot learn effectively in an online format).\n\nFigure out first what you think you want to study, then do the work of comparing programs (luckily almost everything is online now).  Most schools will offer you financial aid as a full-time student, whether or not the school is online, but your safest bet is to make sure your online program is backed by a traditional university that has real buildings and real professors (not all part-time teachers).\n\nGood luck!
451679
This depends on a couple of factors.\n\nThe first factor is the person who is examining the degrees.  If he or she doesn't understand education, it probably won't make a difference.  If he or she does understand education, the reputable degree will be taken more seriously.\n\nThe second factor is the reason for the degree.  For a person who already has a job and is performing effectively, and needs to provide the company an excuse to keep her or him, or to give a raise, the online degree may be completely acceptable, since it's just a formality.  But, for a person who is looking for a job and needs to demonstrate serious study in a particular field, or just in general, the online degree may be worthless (so long as the first factor doesn't negate the meaning of the difference).
831662
Online degree programs are great for being efficient. You can usually work more at your own pace and are not dependent on being at a specific location. This saves you a lot of time and makes it easier for you to keep working while being in school.  Also, many schools handle assignments, notes, discussions, and quizzes over the web. This means that you can work and participate anywhere with an Internet connection, and turn in your assignments at any time of the day.\n\nThere are many benefits to get a degree online vs. in a traditional classroom setting. Here's a site with a lot more great information on some quality online schools and programs:\n\nhttp://www.college-scholarship-hound.com/index.php?t=onlineschools\n\nGood luck to you in your search!
293435
I am homeschooling my four children right now. When I graduate them (still many years away before the last one graduates) I plan on getting a teaching degree. Online and computer-based learning is an intergral part of my teaching the children, so I already know that my preferred way of learning will be online when the time comes. Here is some of what I have researched so far - \n\nHere is a useful webpage for finding online education degrees (Bachelors degree). http://www.alleducationschools.com/featured/bachelors-education/\n\nObviously you want to avoid diploma/degree mills. The Department of Education has a webpage to help you ID those scam programs. It is located here: http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/diplomamills/diploma-mills.html\n\nI don't know if you are coming in to education from another career area or not. Just in case, there are some non-traditional means to enter into teaching. Here is an interesting article on entering education through alternate certification routes (legitimate) - http://www.post-gazette.com/headlines/20011209teach1209p6.asp\n\nTo find out what the teacher certification requirements are for your state, go to http://www.uky.edu/Education/TEP/usacert.html\nand select your state.
377498
There are a lot of online and distance learning programs out there - some with good reputations, and some, not so good. In order to get the most bang for your buck, you'll want to try to find a program that's affiliated with a real, brick and mortar university. Employers tend to respect an online degree more if it's from a "real" university. \n\nSince money and confidence are an issue, I'd suggest that you start locally, with your own state college system. If one of those offer an online/distance program, then that'd be great, because you'll qualify for in-state tuition. Before you do anything, check the websites for your own state colleges, and if you don't find the information you need, call their admissions office and see if they have a program that will work for you. \n\nOnce you find a program, you'll actually end up being surprised at how many people in your program are exactly like you. They're older, they've been out of school for a while, and they are nervous. Don't be afraid to ask questions, to ask for help, to ask for tutoring - these schools usually have so many students in your situation that there are programs already set up to help you with these things!
813644
Trust me on this one -- I've been in the higher education business for decades.  Most online universities are NOT a good idea.  They are for-profit institutions making money from uninformed consumers, and from employers who subsidize their current employees' "educations."   People who are NOT currently employed will have a hard time getting prospective employers to take their degrees seriously, particularly if they come from University of Phoenix, AIU, Capella, or other for-profit schemes. \n\nIf you MUST work toward a degree online, the state university in your state is always the cheapest and best route. They are fully (regionally) accredited, and the degrees they issue are most often the SAME as the degrees awarded to students who study in person. \n\nIf your state university does not yet have a "distance education" program, then surrounding states will. Some of the best ones are:\n\nArizona State U\nColorado State\nKansas State U\nOklahoma State U\nPenn State (PASSHE)\nUniversity of Alaska\nUniversity of California\nUniversity of Florida\nUniversity of Illinois\nUniversity of Maryland\nUniversity of Michigan\nUniversity of Minnesota\nUniversity of South Carolina\nWashington State U\n\nCheck the website below for more info.
134084
Yes, you can use the degree if it is from an accredited and recognized university.  These days, many univerisities are offerring online programs, so it should not be too hard to find one that is suitable for your program of choice.  I know several people who have taken online bachelor degree and masters programs who are doing quite well in their fields.
226761
Online degrees are growing in popularity. It will still be a few years before they are at the same level as traditional degrees, but I believe they will get there eventually.\n\nI have heard of a few employers rejecting an application because the only education was an online degree. However, I have heard of others who took the degree at face value. It really depends on the employer.
622491
They are a good way to get a degree for people with limited time, such as working parents, etc.\n\nMy friend received her master's degree through online courses.  It took her only one year as opposed to the normal two years.  She had to write papers and participate in weekly chat groups, but nothing very extensive.  While she's enjoying the salary hike thanks to having her master's degree, she says that she didn't really get a lot from the courses themselves.  She also admits that she didn't put as much effort into it as she could have, though.\n\nIf you were able to choose either online courses or a traditional classroom setting for your bachelor's degree, however, I would definitely opt for the classroom!
365135
Online education is a kind of distance learning.you should study lessons at home yourself because there are not any class to attend.but you would have a tutor that you can ask him or her your questions. they guide you in this way .there is a course administer who can solve your technical problems.you should do a large amount of assignments and respond to your classmates' opinins.in my opinion it is fine for minor subjects.Online education is a good experience that you can try it once.\ngood luck