Advancing or continuing our education, traditional or not, via the internet is a concept whose time has come. It is amazing how much the net has to offer in terms of meeting this goal. A quick look at what is available through OnlineLearning.net alone will go a long ways towards demonstrating this point.


The links below are all fully accredited institutions of learning. On this list you will find Duke University, UCLA and The University of San Diego to name a few. There are classes and course available which range from no cost to all the way up to $95,000. What is available is as diverse as the net itself.

With some slight variations the following holds true for all of these institutions:

Anyone with the time and the recourses can take classes. Specific enrollment requirements are indicated in the course descriptions.

Classes take place where ever you and your computer find yourself on the road or at home.

For the most parts there are no class times. Classes are conducted asynchronously, which means students and instructors take turns sending messages back and forth.

Classes have instructors, these instructors do the same things that they do in a traditional learning environment. They develop the curriculum, give the assignments, answer questions, lead discussions and assign grades.

OnlineLearning.netTuition approximately $450.00 per class Classes available on line include...

E-Commerce, Accounting, Estate Planning (CPA Education Foundation), Professional Designation in Personal Financial Planning, Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, Microsoft Certified Professional, Web Technology, Certified Novell Engineer, Professional Development for Educators, Teacher Certification Courses, Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development, Instructional Technology for Educators, Nonfiction Writing, Journalism, Screenwriting, Basic Writing Skills, and more...

The Duke MBA - Global Executive ProgramTuition is $95,000

Tuition includes all educational expenses, a laptop computer, portable printer, academic books and other class materials, and lodging and meals during the five residential sessions. The tuition does not include travel to and from the residential sites.

Receive a MBA from Duke University

The Duke MBA - Global Executive program is an intensive, 19-month degree program designed for executives and high-potential managers of global corporations. It combines residential classroom sessions on four continents with distance education using Internet-based technologies. The Duke MBA - Global Executive allows executives working anywhere in the world to develop business skills, shape global management strategies and develop proficiency in the use of advanced interactive technologies in management.

The Goddard College Off-Campus BA, MA, and MFA ProgramsTuition $4.000.00 to $5.000.00 per term The Off-Campus programs involve attendance at a seven-day residency prior to each semester. The rest of the time, you work in your own home or community, doing independent study in collaboration with a faculty advisor.
New School Online University (NSOU) Classes $1.500.00 to $2.500.00 COn average, there are over 150 courses offered each semester, from computer graphics to writing to astronomy.

Additional places to learn online:

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