Continuing Education/Online education

It is very handy form of education if you can make yourself study at home. There are few options available like: 100%internet course, and 80% internet course and then rest 20%(which are usually exams) are taken at the university site. Advantages of this type of education are remote location (basically student can be located in any part of the world) and attractive cost (it is significantly less expensive in comparison to any other university course). Disadvantages: no direct contact with your mentor and classmates, necessity of study on your own (not many people can actually create schedule for themselves and follow it), and necessity of constant usage of computer, internet, and programs (even if you feel as advanced user of internet/computer, it is still may be a bit more difficult to have all your education online).

Please take a good care in choosing online education. This is something relatively new on the market and most people don’t feel comfortable with. It is very reasonable because, when you are doing education in the university – you can see it, touch, ask people questions, and etc. While if education is online it less tangible so probability of risk is high. When you are choosing online university carefully check rating of the university and detailed program of the course. Most of these universities diplomas will be as valued and recognized as any other university. However, simple call to the reception will help to clarify that question.
There are few online universities that according to the internet rankings are well recognized and popular.

http://oedb.org/rankings

I personally prefer to undertake distant education at any already existing university with good name that does both course in campus and online. For me it sounds safer as it is a bit more tangible. Usually in these types of programs you will be required to travel to the university to take your exams, but at least you get to see your professors :) Additional advantage of this form of education is diploma of university which is recognized and trusted (and only at interview you may mention that it was online course.

My last advise in relation to distant education is to choose program wisely. I was just browsing internet the other day and found this online courses -www.kilroyscollege.ie . They are asking to pay more then 500eur for course –Communication Skills while the same course can be done free at or at FAS.