| universities through out the nation now offer some kind | | | | downloadable lecture recordings, and other electronic |
| of online learning and web-based courses. Since the | | | | media. |
| advent of online degree programs the image and | | | | Taking a test or exam online may come in several |
| stigma of correspondences is now a thing of the past. | | | | formats; the exams can be given by the professors. In |
| Online degree programs offer convenience and | | | | some cases the class may have an exam that is |
| flexibility to working adults who want to obtain or finish | | | | being given as a multiple choice test on a web-page |
| a degree. Class schedules and attendance can be | | | | that is password protected. Others may require that a |
| worked into the student's schedule. This is contrary to | | | | testing software application be downloaded and run. |
| the brick and mortar university with its rigid class | | | | Still other test formats for online degree programs |
| schedules. | | | | might include tests in PDF format that the student |
| Earning your degree on line is not limited to a specific | | | | prints and completes. |
| industry; there are a variety of degrees available to | | | | Due to the convenience of online degree programs |
| you through the internet. Many companies have | | | | many individuals find them tremendously popular. In |
| profited largely with the advent of online, web-based | | | | some courses the professor may require that the |
| learning programs. While traditional universities are | | | | students participate in an online chat or that they must |
| referred to as "state" or "non-profit" entities, companies | | | | be logged in concurrently with the professor at |
| offering online degree programs are usually provided | | | | regularly scheduled times. In most cases the student |
| by "for-profit" programs. | | | | can view lectures at any time of the day. Students |
| In the past, in order to receive the opportunities and | | | | living near real world universities can sometimes |
| class structure needed in obtaining a degree, one | | | | interact with classmates there. |
| would have to attend a university; however, these | | | | Typically universities attract and accommodate |
| same opportunities and class structure are available | | | | students ages 18 to 22. Often times older adults may |
| online. Students register for classes, buy class | | | | feel out of place in this atmosphere. Thus an online |
| materials, attend the courses, and take tests and | | | | degree program gives the flexibility and comfort for |
| exams. That's where the similarities of online degree | | | | both adults and working moms. Those with jobs often |
| programs end. | | | | turn to online degree programs because of their rigid |
| The registration process usually takes place online, just | | | | work schedules. This flexibility does not equate to |
| as with some conventional schools as well. Most all of | | | | laziness, however. The working student is still |
| the class materials can be purchased online; these | | | | responsible for all class work and tests. |
| materials may consist of textbooks and some | | | | Online learning would not be possible without the |
| downloaded material. Students attend courses for | | | | convenience of the internet, which has become a |
| online degree programs via the world-wide-web. | | | | valuable learning tool among many students. Online |
| These courses may include live video presentations by | | | | degree programs offer freedom and flexibility not |
| the professor, pre-recorded streaming video lectures, | | | | available to most traditional schools. |