Are online colleges a scam?
I find it hard to believe that you can become a nurse or some other professional that requires hands-on experience over the computer. Does anyone have any experience with online schools? If so, I would like to hear what your experience was like, how much it costs, and any other good or bad things you have to say. I’m really skeptical about bothering with any thing like on-line education. Thanks.
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You can become a professional nurse (etc) but online colleges really limit the amount of places that may hire you
I have my Associate of Arts in Business Administration from AIU Online, and I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Arts in Health Administration with the University of Phoenix online. Both of these schools are accredited Universities. When searching for a school you need to look for accreditation – that is the most important thing a University can offer. This means you can transfer your credits from one school to another. I have had nothing but good experiences with online education. I’ve learned so much, and all on my time. I have flexible deadlines, no certain time I need to be in class. I can live my life and get my education without having to be stressed about making it to class. I can get up in the morning in my PJs and sign into the website, or if I can’t sleep, I can go to class at 3am. I have nothing bad to say about it because it’s been such a life saver to me. I have a busy life as it is and this had given me flexibility. I’m at a place in my life right now that I couldn’t go to a physical college. I’m a single, working mother and with going to school online I still have time to spend with my son. It’s a great thing for people like me. It’s not for everyone – but I recommend it to people who are busy anyway but still want to further their education.
I did not compare the price to physical colleges, so I can’t tell you if it’s more expensive, but I got a lot of grants – and the student advisers that I have encountered will walk you through your financial aid options.
Many schools are offering online classes and degrees. Try sticking with an online school that has an actual campus and a good reputation (ex. Many State Universities, Rice, Duke, etc…). State school costs are very similar to in person attendance tuition.
Phoenix University is widely advertised and widely used, I’ve met quite a few people who have received their MBA from them. If you are just looking to meet some requirement that says you need a college degree Phoenix isn’t a bad choice.
You need to check if a specialty degree (nursing, engineering, etc) is accredited. Degree accreditation will most likely require in person labs or hands on experience at some point in time. If the online program is not accredited by the national board in that particular field, the “degree” you get from that school is worthless then.
Not every profession allows their student to participate in online courses, or certain elements of the course cannot be done online, however, not every online college is a scam. Many well known and respected universities have established successful distance learning programs via a learning management system. Students have also turned to Learning management systems that may not be a part of a university, but courses are still accredited and acknowledged by universities and employers. Content creators of any learning management system are experts in their field, making their courses extremely valuable to their learners. My best advice to you is to research which universities offer distance learning programs, what areas of study they offer and various learning management systems that have a comprehensive catalog. Here is an example of a learning management system to get you started: http://www.coggno.com/onlinetraining