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Why Pursue Your Degree Online?




By Matt Norman

Distance education has been around longer than people may realise.
A system which teaches students without requiring that they actually be
present, distance learning was pioneered in 1946, by the University of
South Africa, which continues to offer distance education courses
today.

Initially called 'correspondence courses,' these programs were created
to provide primary and secondary education to students living in
remote areas. These programs were expanded to include higher
education and, with the advent of the internet, students can now work
with their instructors via email, videophone, or web conferencing.

Why should you choose to earn your degree online? The answer can
be summed up in one word: convenience. Unlike traditional degree
programs, students are not required to physically attend classes, which
means that they can work around their job or family schedules. If you
are working full-time but want to further your career or even change
professions, online education is right for you. While some universities
offering online degrees have a set class schedule, many do not. You
can simply log-on to the course website and either listen to audio and
video lectures, or participate in a live discussion via chat. This allows
you to manage your time- both in and out of the 'classroom' more
effectively.

If you've made the decision to get your degree from a virtual university,
it is important to make sure that the degree course for which you will
apply is valid and that the qualification is accredited. There are many
diploma mills, which will issue you with a qualification or degree, for a
fee. Simply pay the tuition and the degree is yours. While this may
seem like a tempting offer for some, it is not worth risking your
professional future, by simply buying your qualification. Getting a
college degree takes a lot of hard work, regardless of whether you are
in or out of a classroom.
 
 
About the Author
Matt Norman is the founder of Easy Distance Learning a website providing information on learning online

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