If you’re looking for the fastest way to earn a degree than look no further than the world of online education.

Online education, which grew 13% last year, continues to gain momentum as a widely accepted form of education throughout the marketplace. Once viewed as an Achilles heal, online education is now viewed as a favorable alternative to traditional classroom and setting and is the only way millions of Americans can earn their degree.

When I was enrolled in a couple of online degree classes last year with some fellow thirty something year old friends we all came to the same conclusion at the end of the semester. Geesh, that was easier than I thought it would be. But why is that?

Anyone who has ever taught knows that students sometimes cheat. With the increasing prevalence of online classes, there has been some fear that cheating would shoot through the roof – it’s a lot harder to spot answer-sharing on tests when it’s all online, after all.