| The phrase online degree education refers to college | | | | Educational accreditation assures a quality process in |
| degrees that are earned principally through the use | | | | which educational services and operations are |
| of a computer connected to a Web-based learning | | | | evaluated by an outside body. They determine if |
| institution. In many ways, an online degree may be | | | | appropriate standards are honored. If the established |
| no different than a degree earned on a college | | | | principles are met, accredited status is granted by |
| campus or university. The courses and instructions | | | | the appropriate organization. |
| are often similar and the online degree bears no | | | | Here is a list of online degree education available |
| special designation or stigma. | | | | * Associate's degrees |
| Getting into the online degree education system | | | | * Bachelor's degrees |
| In 1992 a US law established what was then called | | | | * Master's degrees |
| the 50 percent rule - in which students weren't eligible | | | | * Doctorate / Ph.D |
| for federal student aid unless at least half of their | | | | * MBA |
| program was based on campus attendance. | | | | * Certificates |
| Now a federal student aid is provided in the form of | | | | * College Courses |
| loans, grants. A work-study option is available in the | | | | * High School Diploma |
| U.S. for students enrolled in an eligible online degree | | | | * Art & Design degrees |
| program at an accredited Title IV-eligible institution. | | | | * Business degrees |
| Each country has its own policies regarding online | | | | * Education degrees |
| degree education and must be studied carefully prior | | | | * Engineering & Construction degrees |
| to enrollment. | | | | * Health degrees |
| Emerging technology | | | | * Hospitality & Culinary degrees |
| The technology behind online learning is becoming | | | | * Law & Criminal Justice degrees |
| widely available as governments and institutions | | | | * Liberal Arts & Humanities degrees |
| around the world begin to support the infrastructure | | | | * Science degrees |
| of online education. The future trend clearly favors | | | | * Social Science degrees |
| distance learning as technology becomes cheaper and | | | | * Technology & IT degrees |
| more available. The online credential system is | | | | * Vocational degrees |
| becoming more recognized for its ability to provide | | | | Check the college's institutional accreditation online. |
| individualized interest and attention to the students. | | | | These online degree education courses allow |
| Degree completion program | | | | students as well as the recently unemployed to |
| A degree completion program is an educational | | | | improve their qualifications for a better paying |
| program providing a way for learners to get college | | | | position or a professional change in careers. The field |
| credit for learning that they picked up in a haphazard | | | | is currently wide open for applicants to take |
| way. Degree completion programs, unlike diploma | | | | advantage of student loans and grants. Many larger |
| mills, work within the established university | | | | employers offer programs at work for continuing |
| community to provide accredited degrees. | | | | education. |
| The Issue of Accreditation | | | | |