Whats the Value of an Online Degree?
var addthis_pub = ‘wbpr70k’; By Susan Aaron, the Learning Coach Many are intrigued by the convenience of an online degree but wonder what it will be worth in the workplace. To get some answers, MonsterLearning asked Dr. Pamela Pease, president of Jones International University, and Brian Meuller, CEO of University of Phoenix Online, from two of the largest and best known online universities, to explain the value of an online education. MonsterLearning: Many people are unsure if employers will recognize an online degree. How do you respond to their concerns? Dr. Pamela Pease: JIU has been awarded regional accreditation (March 1999). Regional accreditation is the highest form of accreditation in the United States. Most employers understand the significance of accreditation, and it serves as the endorsement most corporations are seeking. Online learning is a new paradigm, and what employers are realizing is that an individual who has tapped into the inherent benefits of online education h
