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Is an Online Degree Good, Bad, or an Ugly Duckling
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Article Overview: Although you probably would not want your doctor to have earned his MD online, online education is becoming more accepted as more and more reputable universities establish online programs. A new survey by Vault, Inc. finds that “85% of employers feel that online degrees are more acceptable today than they were five years ago.”
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Is an Online Degree Good, Bad, or an Ugly Duckling
Although you probably would not want your doctor to have earned his
MD online, online education is becoming more accepted as more and more
reputable universities establish online programs. A new survey by Vault,
Inc. finds that “85% of employers feel that online degrees are more
acceptable today than they were five years ago.”
That said, the quality and reputation of online institutions varies
widely; some are good, many are bad, and occasionally there’s an ugly
duckling. It is important, therefore, to make sure you don’t end up with
a worthless piece of paper from a diploma mill.
What should you look for in an online program? It comes down to one
thing—accreditation. You also need to consider such factors as the
quality and breadth of courses, the faculty, and the potential for
interaction and networking.
Kaplan University was an early player in the online education market,
and is therefore a reliable and well-regarded source for an online
degree. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools (NCA-HLC), and the Higher Learning Commission. University of
Phoenix and DeVry University also offer reputable online programs.
Online degrees can be more convenient for working adults but are
unlikely to be much less expensive. The bottom line—be very selective
about the program and institution you select, and be sure to check out
the accreditation. You don’t want to spend many thousands of dollars and
a lot of sweat and tears on an ugly duckling.
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About the Author: Ben Nash RSS for Ben's articles - Visit Ben's website Ben Nash is the editor-in-chief of DailyHRTips.com. He is the founder and chief developer of the blog, providing tech/design support as well as tips and book reviews. Ben has held many interesting jobs in his professional career, including: barista, landscaper, public policy intern, barista (again), professional horse wrangler, ski lift attendant (aka "liftie"), political science teaching assistant, marketing and sales assistant, and an ecommerce/web developer. He also doubles as the Creative Director at Aspen Organization Development Consulting. Ben has interacted with many people, in many different organizations and offers some interesting insight on the human resources game. You can read his blog at http://www.DailyHRTips.com and visit his website at http://www.AspenOD.com. Click here to visit Ben's website   Always Look on the Bright Side of Life but remember the dark side of personality Business Acumen Boot Camp is not for Sissies Building an Effective Talent Management System How the recession has impacted peoples career goals Watch out for the Talent Shortage Iceberg |
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