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A 4 page paper discussing the types of online degrees becoming available, and the ability of online education to effect social change. There are those who hold tightly to the belief that online degrees are somehow worth less than those gained from traditional, on-ground schools. Those involved in accredited degree programs, however, will hold firm to the fact that, if anything, online degrees from “real” schools can be more demanding than more traditional classes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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File: CC6_KSeduDistOnl.rtf
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in whatever medium is not a new idea, but has been practiced since the turn of the last century. The old correspondence school has gained new life with the
advent of the Internet, but with greatly extended "richness" and "reach" (Weigel, 2000). These online programs are not an alternative for those who simply cannot make it in class,
but rather are designed for adults who have specific goals and limited available time. Many online programs lacked uniformity or quality in past
years, but todays programs are much more focused and purposeful. To a great degree, advancement in the quality and scope of learning management systems can be credited with much
of that shift. The Trend toward Online Learning The newest twist in the distance learning of today is that many old, established and
respected universities are offering many courses online; several even offer complete degrees. Some offer single, special-interest classes as well as degree programs, while others limit their offerings to full
degree programs only. Duke Universitys MBA program is one of the most respected in the country, and it is known for its innovation. It was offering weekends-only classes
for working professionals as long as 15 years ago. Today, students are not required to maintain such geographical proximity. Chris Colbert, president
of a Boston advertising agency, is enrolled in Dukes online MBA program. For a total tuition of $95,000, Colbert does most of his work online and on the weekends.
Successful completion of the program (and therefore awarding of the degree) requires five weeks of study on Dukes Durham, North Carolina campus, as well as two weeks each in
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