Online degree programs?

Question

I am wondering, what do you think about online master degree programs? Do you think employers prefer the on campus way?

I am trying to get my master is Special Education and do not have a lot of time and energy to go to school after work....Online is a perfect setting for me..

Have any of you taken an online degree program? Was it good?

Thanks everybody

Answer 1

I go to school online at University of pheonix it is expensive because the online and yes you do teach yourself, I currently am getting my experience by working with special needs, so I think this helps a lot. Like susan said that she would look into online students, but I feel that with experience and online educaiton is a good start.... good luck make sure it is accredited.

Answer 2

I love the online program I took for my masters in psychology.  I liked it so much that I am taking an online PhD.D program through the same school as well.  It is very convenient.  I am a night owl, so I often submit discussion posts as 2 or 3 am.  The only downfall that I have noticed so far is that it seems to be more expensive than a campus setting university.  Make sure the college you choose is accredited.

Answer 3

I take about half my courses on line and half in-class.  I am hot as impressed with the quality of the education I receive on line.  I feel like you are basically teaching yourself.  Last semester, my professor made us read 6 books, and only commented once every 10 days to each of our sessions.  I have also had problems with professors not responding to e-mails and questions. This is not exactly what I would call "teaching."  Since I pay an extra $100 for these courses, I wonder what I am paying for.  

I take the on line classes due to convenience of my schedule.  I am not sure how employers will view it, but if I had to hire someone with only an on line education, I would look at them very carefully.