what do you think of Online-Education? do employee respect it?
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Online degrees offered by respected, traditional universities generally do not notate that the degree was obtained online--you won't have to mention it, and the employer won't know the difference.  However, online diploma mills that only offer education via the internet have never been respected by employers.  Just hearing the name of the institution will make their eyes roll into the back of their heads.
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Online colleges are worth it. There are thousands of people are going online. You just have to make sure the college is legit. I was going through Kaplan which is a good one. But like you I am looking at PCDI and it is on the governments accredited list. If you are older or have kids and a job, people look at you also going to school online as a good thing. It looks good for you.
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I have had so-so experiences. I am currently teaching undergraduates online and the pay is around 1300 for a nine week class that is capped at 20 students. At my school you can teach up to six classes at once. They pay you 66% of your pay in the beginning and the final 33% at the end after you have turned in grades. I am teaching people who are adult learners who have not been in school for a while. So at times it gets very frustrating. The biggest issue that I had was with plagiarism. I taught two classes recently and it ended up being around 20 hours per week on the computer doing work. Some places to go are the University of Phoenix Online, Kaplan University or Axia College which has been bought by UOP online. I think that if you are retired then you would be perfect for an online teacher position. I was working two jobs and trying to teach at the same time and it was rough for me. In addition, I am in an online MBA program. I hope this helps you out!
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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!
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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.
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Yeah, some of them are really very good.  The trick to understanding which ones are versus which ones are not, is to research to see if their accreditation credentials are legitimate insofar as the Federal Board of Education (or whatever the name of that Board is called?) is concerned.  Capella University is one of them that is supposed to be good, Walden University is another.  These are two I have research myself, and am satisfied with not only their credentials but their philosophy of education online.  There are others like that, and they are all expensive.  I am researching them now for a Phd. in Education to become a teacher educator.  I already have 100000 dollars in loans for my Master's degrees so I will need more grant or scholarship money to do this.  \n\nRemember, too, that many campus colleges and universities are coming online for higher education beyond the more standard Masters programs.  And, these, you would be familiar with.  However, you must ask them about their philosophy of online education, and dig deep into those attitudes.  If their representatives want to be brief, then you know this is not a good one.  They should have developed an understandable, concrete set of concepts that found their thinking about the nature of both classroom learning and online learning, and they should be able to distinguish between the two.  I have both taught and taken both types of classes in English (no small feat either way), and I have found there are definite advantages to online teaching that can produce deep learning, life learning where that might not have happened to the same person in a classroom because of the particular type of learner that student is.  (did that make sense?)  \n\nAnd, let me add here, that I would never recommend University of Phoenix even though they have the right pieces of paper.  They definitely do not have the right educational philosophies that produce substantive learning.  For them, it boils down to their belief that students don't want to learn anything beyond what is required for a piece of paper that gets them a raise and/or a promotion.  There is nothing wrong with a student's focusing on that while getting a degree in whatever subject, but it is definitely wrong for a professional educator to have this attitude because it will put limits on the nature of the curriculum in such a way that a key goes missing in the educational process that opens the door to having passion for your subject matter which, in turn, is the dynamic that compels deep learning, life learning.  And, we all know that life learning is what makes a good employee because it makes a good human being.  Textbook learning will not do this for and with a student.  I tell my students at the start of each semester that I can teach them nothing, but they can learn from me.  And, when I am saying this, I am pointing to my passion about teaching what I am teaching them.  At the end of each semester one and even two come to me on the last day of class and refer to my statement, saying they did not understand what I meant when I said that, but after a few weeks, when they had connected with the broader principles that my daily teaching was pointing at, they suddenly had "gotten it".  Of course, I already have usually been aware of those two students because I have already seen the light bulbs going off in their heads during classroom.  Just the other day, a really young student suddenly laughed out loud, saying "That's really cool!"  That was a light bulb exploding in front of his intellectual and spiritual eyes about what I had just spent an hour and a half building to conclusion.  And, that is what I mean when I say that leaving out of the educational formula the passion for what I teach will ruin teaching through standardization.  With your question I am pointing to what is referred to as the diploma mills, and there are too many of them out there.  So, be careful.
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This question is really difficult to answer.  So much depends on what you want to do with your degree, your individual learning style, your ability to finance higher education, and your over-all committment to learning.\n\nMany public and private (both non-profit and for-profit) universities are moving courses, and sometimes even entire degree programs, into an online environment. Your whole educational process, from admissions through your terminal course work, is conducted via phone, fax, e-mail and the web. What a wonderful concept!\n\nBefore you rush off to enroll, however, stop a moment and consider whether or not virtual learning is right for you.\n*Is the class or program of study offered by an accredited university?\n*Does this university have a solid reputation in the field in which you will pursue your coursework or degree?\n*What sort of training do the instructors have?\n*How long will it take to complete a course or program of study?\n*Are all of the classes taught online or will you need to attend a real classroom some of the time?\n*Is the class taught in real-time (meaning you'd have to log on during specific hours/times/days), or is time management up to me?\n*How much will it cost me?\n*And, finally, is there any financial aid available to me?\n\nIf, after working through all of these questions, you find yourself fully satisfied with the answers, then the online course or degree program is probably a good match for you. If not, weekend or accelerated degree programs may be your answer. If all else fails, its time to sit down and rearrange your schedule and make time for the traditional graduate program.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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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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I'm a mother of a child that has taken advantage of the electronic learning option, and am glad to report that it has been a very positive experience!  It really depends on each individual situation to know whether 'cyber school' may be a viable option, but I have recommended it to quite a few people.  In cyber school, my child enjoyed being able to answer questions asked by the teacher without fear of mockery or teasing from peers.  She could get more thorough explanations of assignment outcomes without the teacher cutting things short because of distracting behaviours in the classroom.  She felt less imposing or intimidated when she needed to ask questions or get clarification for an assignment and the teacher could give praise for a job well done or enthusiasm for an ongoing project without worrying about whether my daughter's classmates would torment her about it after-ward.  My daughter has now re-entered the general population at a new public school with a new found confidence and pride.  She also has a wonderful new peer group that cannot believe she was any less the leader she appears to be now!
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The friends I know who do it, do it because it's better than no work at all.  Demand is OK, depending on your local conditions.\n\nMost of them went to community college (or full four-year college), and have no good words to say for online and correspondence "training" in the field.
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yes. its reputed,& concern for employee"s training.
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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!
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I'm taking classes online for a second degree. My first one was at a traditional on-campus school. I find the online method easier for me since I live in a rural area and I work full time - the flexibility is wonderful. There are disadvantages though - you have to be very motivated, it is easy to slack off, there isn't the face-to-face that you get in an on-campus setting, which can lead to misunderstandings if you misread a message. A lot also depends on what you want to major in. There are a lot of fields where an on-campus education would be better and others where either will work. Really do your research ahead of time.
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I work in a large corporation.  People here learn in many different ways.  The company provides formal classes on some subjects, either taught by employees or by outside consultants.  There are also various internal conferences where employees share information with each other.  Employees are also sent to outside conferences and seminars.  There are frequent noontime talks on matters useful in the business.  Many senior employees take the time to mentor new ones.  And, of course, much learning takes place when people figure things out for themselves.
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It depends on the reputation of the online school. In general, from what I've read, companies do not usually discriminate against online degrees from reputable, accredited programs. Hopefully your husband has some related work experience that proves he has applied his knowledge outside of the virtual classroom.
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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.
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Yes computer as a mean to better educational achievement.\n\nHow I am using? Free online books/online examination/latest research work/ and a lot just from home.\n\nThe time which I had spent outside exploring these things, by the internet it is save and I can use that time for further imporovements.\n\nDo you also know that recently most of the Educational institutions are giving online education.\n\nIt is up to you how do you use internet.