By now most people know at least some of the benefits of online education. We know that it is convenient for working adults, it is good for the environment and students can complete online degrees at their own pace. Online education is great, but it does not have to be the end all be all. Have you ever considered testing the higher education waters with an online program?

For anyone bold enough to make the claim that online students are, “not real students” I submit they are either ignorant, uninformed, or a combination of the two. The fact is many hiring managers value online students more than those who procured a degree in a traditional setting.

These days everyone’s favorite color seems to be green. I do not mean that people are running to the Home Depot to paint their houses green or that the Gap has run out of green sweaters. Green has become synonymous with what is good for the environment. More than ever people are concerned with how environmentally friendly their cars, cleaning products and washing machines are, but do you think that anyone has ever wondered if they are getting a green education?

As an adjunct professor of Internet Marketing for the University of San Franscisco, I get to see about 35 students a month in my courses and read their feedback of their online degree experience. Many have positive experiences, and some have either neutral or negative experiences. Looking over the negative feedback, I’ve put together a short list of things that might help you get more out of your online degree experience.
1. Reach out and communicate often. An online degree program is NOT like a brick and mortar program. The professors …

Technology and the internet have changed the they way we live our every day lives. Many industries, including education, are seeing major shifts to the way business is done.

This is a serious question. There have been lots of conversations lately, especially in fields like new media and social media, about whether academic credentials matter or not. Some people believe that they matter, that they demonstrate intellectual rigor and the ability to achieve a long term goal, while others believe that they’re largely valueless and don’t accurately portray what a person’s skills are.

For Americans looking to get a college degree, online education is one way to side-step tuition fees and demanding lecture schedules. Education experts explain why thousands of Americans are logging on to web seminars and online courses.

MSU students have the option to attend class in their underwear because of the growing number of online courses offered by the university. And this semester, more than 4,000 students are taking advantage of that luxury.

When I first an article about online college courses being offered for a flat fee of $99 a month, I was somewhat skeptical.

Cheat cheat, never beat?
Online classes are perfect for working professionals and career beginners who want to complete or advance their education.  But are online students actually ”earning” their degree?  I’ve spoke to many undergrads who revealed to me how easy it would be to cheat on an exam, and countless others who openly admitted to cutting a few corners.
Online exams are usually timed to help combat cheating by expediting the decision making process for the student.  It is assumed that some foundation of knowledge would be required (i.e. completed assignments and reading) to score well on a timed examination.  …