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ChristineB -> Online Degrees (7/9/2010 9:01:34 AM)

Has anyone had any luck with getting a degree online?  I have looked into it but I'm just not convinced yet that the level of information would be the same.  Any thoughts?



fiery -> RE: Online Degrees (7/10/2010 7:24:32 PM)

From what I've read the standards are the same. Even if the coursework is slightly different, bear in mind that the universities have to be accredited in the first place to even offer the qualification and go through that process whether it's online or on campus. Uni's are moving with the times. Think how cost effective it is for them too not having to supply equipment or classrooms. Your degree will be just as valid at the end of the day. How often do you hear anyone say I have a BA in whatever and then follow up with where they got it from? Only Harvard types do that. 



ChristineB -> RE: Online Degrees (7/12/2010 11:19:13 AM)

So true...I don't think anyone has ever asked me.  Just what it's in and that's the end of the conversation.



fiery -> RE: Online Degrees (7/15/2010 8:39:24 PM)

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ORIGINAL: ChristineB

So true...I don't think anyone has ever asked me.  Just what it's in and that's the end of the conversation.


I rest my case. [:D] Nobody really cares where you learn it. What matters ultimately is whether you can apply what you've learned. Heck, you can take courses at MIT absolutely free that cover much of same undergraduate and graduate work you'd pay thousands. If you want the knowledge and aren't fussed about having the piece of paper, it's there for the taking. You don't even need to register to access the materials.

http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm

You may like the Writing and Humanistic Studies side, Chris. http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/writing-and-humanistic-studies/





ChristineB -> RE: Online Degrees (7/26/2010 11:12:50 AM)

Wow, awesome!  I've never heard of that!  Thanks for sharing!



fiery -> RE: Online Degrees (7/26/2010 10:43:17 PM)

Glad to help. I have lots of free online study sites in my bookmarks. If you don't find anything that catches your eye there, let me know and I'll give you some more you could try.



ChristineB -> RE: Online Degrees (8/2/2010 10:45:33 PM)

Can you find some free money for it???[:D][:D][:D]



fiery -> RE: Online Degrees (8/3/2010 11:01:03 PM)

You don't need money for them LOL. I said FREE online study. The courses cost nothing but your own time and energy. 



ChristineB -> RE: Online Degrees (8/14/2010 10:28:30 PM)

Call me fickle, but I want proof I did something!

Is that dumb?



fiery -> RE: Online Degrees (8/15/2010 7:03:08 PM)

No it's not dumb but it's a lot more expensive. 



ChristineB -> RE: Online Degrees (8/15/2010 9:03:01 PM)

I know, urghhhh.  Thankfully (I suppose) I don't have the time so I guess its a mute point right now.



fiery -> RE: Online Degrees (8/25/2010 4:29:41 PM)

Here's some more resources to add for future reference anyway. :)

Where to Get The Best Free Education Online



ChristineB -> RE: Online Degrees (8/27/2010 1:46:38 PM)

Thanks!![:)]



fiery -> RE: Online Degrees (2/23/2011 3:20:10 PM)

MIT's celebrating its 10th anniversary now of offering that.

Article



thomaslues -> RE: Online Degrees (3/28/2011 3:38:13 AM)


I used opencourseware like for a year for my Differential Equations lectures. My professor sucks so it helped me a lot.



ChristineB -> RE: Online Degrees (5/24/2011 6:23:23 PM)

I wouldn't mind supplementing with an online class, but the whole degree?  Still not sure, not that it matters I don't have the money anyway.



reign1231 -> RE: Online Degrees (7/4/2011 10:00:09 AM)

I think it is not that good of an idea because someone else can do the work for you and you can get the credits for it. It is still best to go to the common schools.



ChristineB -> RE: Online Degrees (7/4/2011 1:34:16 PM)

I hadn't thought of that!  I wonder how they verify that the student is the person turning in the work????  Great point!



thomaslues -> RE: Online Degrees (7/19/2011 6:11:16 AM)

There are many advantages of taking online degree classes. Regardless of the location we can attend the classes. We can set our own convenient timings. Online education is also much lower cost than the traditional school. Also, there is no need to buy the textbooks. We can download the materials online. Online education provides more convenience and flexibility.



fiery -> RE: Online Degrees (7/19/2011 11:47:54 PM)


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ORIGINAL: ChristineB

I hadn't thought of that!  I wonder how they verify that the student is the person turning in the work????  Great point!


thomaslues, maybe you can answer that since you're enthusiastic about them?



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