| I guess that's true of many things in life, momof1 - you get out what you put in. The fear that some have, though, is that they may put in a lot of effort to earn an online degree and then have it not be respected by employers.
I guess some key factors would be,
1) Well recognized name, particularly a bricks & mortar university
2) Rigorous program with controlled testing and good prof/peer interaction.
3) Optional (or required) campus participation.
Most employers wouldn't know about #3 unless the applicant discussed it, but it might add credibility. Some executive MBA programs, for example, meet periodically in person but do most of the work offsite.
It's a pretty good bet if the degree is from someplace you never heard of and they are willing to waive most courses based on your life experience, the degree won't meet the sniff test. |