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As far as credentials, it seems to me like an "online" degree is worse than no degree at all. There is a horrible stigma regarding the quality of online degrees
by vectorpush 14y ago
As far as credentials, it seems to me like an "online" degree is worse than no degree at all. There is a horrible stigma regarding the quality of online degrees and doubt regarding the judgement of those who pursue them. This perception can definitely change in the future, but I suspect it won't be for a very long time.
- hv23 14y agoHistorically, yes-- due to the likes of University of Phoenix, etc.-- but this is already changing as large, well-respected institutions like Stanford and MIT embrace different methods of online learning. Sure, taking an online course (or series of courses) from Stanford/MIT doesn't have the same perceived value as doing the equivalent coursework offline, but the brand name of those institutions lends significant credibility to any work you do associated with them.