What do you think is the online education right for a student or no? Please explain your answer. Thanks?
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In my opinion, online education is only suitable for those who are very self-disciplined. It is very easy to fall-behind and then eventually become swamped, where there is no return.
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I'm getting my doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix (on-line). I've been in the program since January 2004 and expect to graduate in July 2007. Online is very intense and it's not for the average learner. If you are disciplined, organized, computer literate and a decent writer, I say go for it!\n\nOnline degrees are definitely accepted in the business world, and businesses are even paying for select employees to obtain advanced degrees through online schools.\n\nClasses are usually taken one at a time (unlike ground universities) and each course lasts 5-8 weeks. You have individual assignments as well as team assignments to complete. The online resources will help you succeed as an online student. Libraries, help desk, editing services, etc. are all provided to the online learner.\n\nThe facilitators have extensive backgrounds and bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the class they teach. You get the pleasure of working with students from all over the world, giving you a broader perspective of the course.\n\nI enjoy online education so much that I plan to teach on-line myself in the near future.
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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.
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you might want to refine your question a bit...are you asking if there is such a thing, or are you asking if they are a good idea?  There are such things, i imagine, since there are online college diplomas, but as far as getting one, you might be better off with a more traditional route..if not highschool, then maybe night classes...there is more to be learned than just what is in the books.
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Distance learning is the same thing as online learning. It works fine for certain subjects that require rote memorization, but it works poorly for language learning or subjects that require active communication or cognitive skills.
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some people do not accept or look down on online classes. for example if youre gonna be a mechanic and you do it online as in doing it traditional you will not necessarily get the hands on you need.
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college courses often times can be taken online.  By the time your child is school age.. you will have a great degree.
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The low reputation of online classes has changed for the better due to quality institutions entering the field.  Stick with quality institutions. Do not go to the ones that are known only for online "quick" degrees. Do your research on the institutions. In general quality online courses require a very self-disciplined student.  Know your own learning style. I personally have a strong preference for in-person classes. I get much more out of them.  However, there have been classes that were exceptions.  Sometimes individual classes are only available online even when attending a bricks and mortar university.
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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.
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Come on unless you are home bound go to your nearest community college or any of the state schools near you. Not being able to participate in the classes and use the ingredients available to you would be costly at best and I can't imagine any restaurant accepting an "on-line" degree. If you just want the education try the food sites or possibly a home taught course, just so happens that is something I have been tossing around so if you are local. . .
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i heard it wasnt very legitimate. if your looking into online schooling. i would suggest PennFoster.edu ... theyre good and i know several people who do it. its also MUCH cheaper.
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As long as you differentiate between the skills needed by both the student and the provider, distance learning can be highly effective. Too many distant learning packages fail to recognise the unique environment in which they operate though, and therefore fail to meet their objectives.\n\nIn terms of global education, distance learning is a valuable tool that has the potential to allow educational courses to be delivered into even the remotest of areas.\n\nWhen you begin to consider the possibilities offered by the internet, for example, and how that could be utilised by educational providers to deliver course content world wide, you do sense that there is currently a huge opportunity to revolutionise the way people think about learning.
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From what I've been seeing and hearing from University Professors, On line degrees are not seen the same way as "regular school" degrees.  However, it all depends on:\n1)  what job you are trying to get and\n2)  who is hiring you.\n\nSome things you just can't learn on line (like becoming a Doctor of Medicine), so you have to make sure that your on line program is credited to give you a degree in whatever it is that you want to do.\n\nCertain companies don't care where you got the degree as long as you have it, while others are more picky, so you should try to find out from your current or possible employers whether getting an online degree would give you benefits at work (promotions, raise, etc.).
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Head back to school!!!\n\nThere are loads of online colleges and I'm sure there are local schools where you can find all kinds of good learnin'.
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U want to study to be a teacher online? Theres nothing better than learning from a real classroom situation. What country do you want to study in? I would definately suggest going to a university that will provide you with placements within a school.
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If you were hospitalized...would you want your nurse coming in and saying he/she received their degree online?...there are too many hands on techniques to learn...it is certainly acceptable for continuing education...progressing to a BS or for certain certifications...but not for your entry level degree.
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I believe that your best bet is those that offer Distance Education through the actual university that actually exists, has a building, and has actual students attending it. They look less legit than attending the university physically, but more than those schools that advertise on TV that offer you a free computer. If a school is advertsing on TV you might want to look elsewhere.