The Evolution of Online Education

Online Degrees Leading to the Extinction of Excuses

Long ago, in a land time forgot, pursuing a bachelor's degree meant moving out of state or at the very least, away from home. Fortunately, with the growing popularity of online degree programs, a bachelor's degree can be obtained online, and the excuse of being transplanted has finally gone the way of the dodo bird. The convenience that online education offers erases many of reasons to avoid furthering your education.

The Future of Education Is in Your Hands

When you choose to earn your degree online you won't have to give up a good job or family responsibilities to further your career. Getting your degree online allows you to access your studies at anytime, from anywhere. This unparalleled access means you can earn your degree faster online than you could through traditional educational channels.
All you need to make the most of an online degree program is a good computer, Internet access, and a desire to improve yourself.

The Dawn of the Online Education

While online education is still in its relative infancy, the current generation of online degree programs allows almost the same level of interaction with teachers and students as that of the traditional educational setting.
Researchers from Cornell University have recently proclaimed that the Web now offers an improved method of "transmitting information to the student and providing forums for exchange."
The only question remaining is which online degree program is right for you?
Sources:
THE Online Journal. March 1998.
Cambridge Concord Associates

Edward Castro is a freelance writer specializing in new technology, entertainment, and the World Wide Web. He currently assists entrepreneurs in using the Web.