Online education is a hot commodity right now, and more as more people are earning undergraduate and advanced degrees without ever setting foot in a traditional classroom. This isn’t the case with all online learning schools, some of which do require a brief residential stay at certain times of the year, and others that require students to appear on campus for the taking of exams. It all depends on the nature of each degree program, and the requirements each college has.
If you decide to pursue a degree online, you should be aware that not all online schools are created equal. Just like anything else in life, there are good ones, and there are bad ones. You don’t want to enroll in expensive online courses at a college or university that is not duly accredited. Online education is already typically more expensive per credit hour than attending either a public university or private college — so you don’t want to be in a situation where you are paying a premium for convenience, but your online degree might not be recognized by potential employers. This is a very real possibility for people who jump into online learning without the appropriate amount of forethought. (more…)
