While I can't specifically argue with YOUR plan, it may not be for everyone. As an online instructor, course developer, and Administrator, I take great exception to your categorization of online schools in general. Urban legend personal bias, and inaccurate information do nothing for the benefit of this student.
Like "brick and mortar" institutions (which have allowed me to pay nine times for their stamp of approval), online learning (which has allowed me to pay for three of their stamps) can be the most dynamic difficult, and rewarding learning you can ever get. You must choose the institution wisely, and apply yourself with the same or more determination to achieve your goals. It is actually, in my opinion, more difficult to "make the grade" in an online learning environment. But it was, for me, better education, a better and more significant learning experience than traditional learning. And, although I know it will come across as terribly biased, I would put my learning online up against any learning, period. In fact, I have. I won. Was that due to the Institution's name at the top of the Tariff Stamp? Well, perhaps a small bit. Was it because of the quality of the teaching? I believe so. Was it because of the quality of the student? Absolutely! In that, both are the same. It's not true that you get what you pay for in either. But, it is true that you get out of the learning experience what you put into it. And,that's true no matter where you learn. There are plenty of "traditional institutions of higher learning" that have been ripping students off for decades, or even centuries! Do your homework next time, and don't blame the bad grade for your work on the address!
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While I can't specifically argue with YOUR plan, it may not be for everyone. As an online instructor, course developer, and Administrator, I take great exception to your categorization of online schools in general. Urban legend personal bias, and inaccurate information do nothing for the benefit of this student. Like "brick and mortar" institutions (which have allowed me to pay nine times for their stamp of approval), online learning (which has allowed me to pay for three of their stamps) can be the most dynamic difficult, and rewarding learning you can ever get. You must choose the institution wisely, and apply yourself with the same or more determination to achieve your goals. It is actually, in my opinion, more difficult to "make the grade" in an online learning environment. But it was, for me, better education, a better and more significant learning experience than traditional learning. And, although I know it will come across as terribly biased, I would put my learning online up against any learning, period. In fact, I have. I won. Was that due to the Institution's name at the top of the Tariff Stamp? Well, perhaps a small bit. Was it because of the quality of the teaching? I believe so. Was it because of the quality of the student? Absolutely! In that, both are the same. It's not true that you get what you pay for in either. But, it is true that you get out of the learning experience what you put into it. And,that's true no matter where you learn. There are plenty of "traditional institutions of higher learning" that have been ripping students off for decades, or even centuries! Do your homework next time, and don't blame the bad grade for your work on the address!