Who here has taken college courses online, and were they rewarding?
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Nowadays higher education via online courses are preferred by students because such courses provide more time flexibility and student-centered teaching approach. Online courses earned from an accredited online university are approved by US Dept of Education and such degree are then preferred by the employers. Here are some recognized online courses
http://www.thedegreeexperts.com/online-degree.aspx that are in demand in the organizations.
I’ve taken 2 online courses (from a brick & mortar school) and had a great experience both times, having talked with students who did the same courses in class there didn’t seem to be any real difference.
online classes can be actually more than the classroom-based counterpart. You can have discussions that can last all week instead of just one class period.
As long as the college (online or campus based) is regionally accredited, any degree you earn should be accepted by any potential employers or other academic institutions.
My best recommendation would be to contact a number of colleges to find the best fit for you and your needs (tuition, schedule, career opportunities, etc.). Too often people enroll in the first school they find rather than taking the time to find the best school for them. Taking that time now could save you a lot of time, money and frustration if you choose the wrong school.
This site has some good info on regionally accredited online degrees and some colleges that offer them to help expand your search:
http://www.ecollegefinder.org
I think you can enter your info on there for any colleges you are interested in and they will send you more info for free. Good Luck!
Online classes aren’t so very different from traditional classes — except for the whole "school in your pajamas" aspect of it!
There is a lot of work involved in online classes. Some require specific log-ins for discussions, while others make you log-in to participate up to a few times a week.
Your experience will depend a lot on the college you are taking courses from! Is it accredited? From a brick and mortar college or university? Many brick and mortar colleges provide the same degree and don’t differentiate between online and on-campus student — some even let you take a combination of classes.
The main difference is that there is no one to remind you about upcoming due dates or papers. It’s completely dependent on you, which can be overwhelming for some who lack time management skills.