Ken Said:

Online Education?

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It looks like you got a lot of misinformation previously, and that's not unusual on this site. Try to ignore the lame answers and focus on those with some actual knowledge to share.

My background: I have taken online courses (through a UC and a community college), and I teach at a community college and half of my courses are offered online. In answer to your questions:

1) Accreditation: Yes, it means something--big time. If one goes to an unaccredited school, the units won't transfer; the degree is simply an expensive piece of paper; public funding is not available; the units earned will not count toward licensure or certification, as required in some fields; and the minimum standards necessary for what is considered a "quality" education have not been met. "Quality" refers to specific educational standards. See this link to the US Dept. of Ed. for more information, and links to accreditation agencies: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/i…

2) Online education: Just as or sometimes more rigorous than traditional brick-and-mortar courses, so long as they are offered at an accredited institution. At my college, the research department found that the students who select online courses are the better students in the institution (earning higher grades) in BOTH the courses they take on campus and the courses they take online. In other words, the students choosing to take online classes are the ones who, in the traditional class, tend to set the curve :-) I think this is because the online courses require more discipline, and thus, a higher level of commitment and perseverance, so those students with those qualities select the online challenge. But I digress.

3) Fortune 500 company: No, I do not work for a Fortune 500 company; however, given the competitive nature of those businesses and the demanding nature of the online learning environment, I can see how those compliment one another.

I hope that information helps you some.

Alberto Said:

What are the best online education companies to work for?

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I'm getting my RN degree through The College Network and they have been great.

Ruben Said:

What elements of a brick and mortar education are missing from a completely online education?

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Even though online education was originally developed as a method for enhancing adult learning, you are seeing more and more of it for the purpose of reaching places that are simply away from regular schools.

If the child has the opportunity to attend a brick and mortar institution, I would suggest that. However, if this is in a combination of home schooling, then there are still networks of home schoolers that allow the interaction with other children. Children need to learn communicable and social skills.

That would be my main concern. So, if it is an issue of distance or you have already decided in home schooling, then enhance it with an online program. However, if it the b&m school is available and it is a decent school, stay with the traditional format.

I hope this helps a little.

Charles Said:

Where can I find online education course providers?

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California University of Technology providers online education courses like online MBA, Online BEIT, online BSMIS, BBA.
for more detail visit the site http://www.caluniversity.com/DegreeProgram/index.php

Mathew Said:

Online education?

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I highly recommend online education but make sure its a good program. My suggestion is to stay away from generic schools and try to find a program that will add credit to your resume. Cornell, Boston University, and even Harvard all offer online classes and degrees. To do a search on schools visit the following website: http://www.petersons.com/distancelearnin…

Good luck!

Jamie Said:

online education?

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If you go to an accredited college and take online courses you should be fine.

Our local community college has been offering online classes since 1997 and offers currently 9 Associate Degree programs completely online along with 100+ classes online. They also have traditional classes. The online classes have students from all over the country.

These programs are not like the self paced ones you see where you order a kit and do it all on your own and then get some certificate. These are real accredited junior college degrees.

I bet your local community may even have a college with online degree programs.

And as a note our school has both high transfer rates and high employment in field rates.

Clifton Said:

What do I need to offer Education online and sync the payment for the E-learning?

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1. Are you thinking of k-12 or college level online classes?
Contact your state department of education for requirements, also other certification agencies such as NorthCentral.

2. Try taking a course on how to teach online.... there is even a master's in this at some universities.

3. If the material is original, certainly copyright it. If it someone else's work, you need to negotiate releases.

4. You also need to find your niche. One person is not going to generate all the instruction for a degree , let alone several degrees. What are your qualifications?

5. Maybe you can start out with a tutoring service ( still need to check out state requirements) . What are you qualifications?