How legit are online courses?
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Colleges that are based entirely online arn't usually very reputable. I personnally would suggest just attending a local community college and taking online classes via them, if you need to take online classes. I took 4 in-person classes and 2 online classes in a mad rush to get my AA and it got really crazy, but I somehow made it (with A's and B's no less). I probably wouldn't of been able to if the Online classes weren't significantly easier than the in-person ones. It may have just been the particular subjects, but it's the general consensus that online classes are indeed easier than the in-person equivalent. So some Universities may look at that, but most likely they won't care, as long as you have valid credit hours.
I went to the Univ. of Phoenix and have to admit that standards were a bit low. Found it too easy and got almost straight As without trying too hard.
Perhaps other have had different experiences with online schools? I'd like to know.
I think that the important thing is to look into the schools that are offering the courses. If they are legit, then chances are you're in good shape. If the school has apparently just sprung up overnight, then I'd be very wary. I took a couple of courses online through Colorado State University, and was very pleased with the quality and what I learned.
If the online courses are offered by a college that has a physical campus (meaning actual classrooms at an actual campus with their name on it) then its pretty legit. For example, online classes from a local community college. Those are pretty legit.
Before you take any online classes, go see if the institution has a physical campus and ask around (like on AnswersRoom.com or something) If they dont physically exist, then i think that is a red flag right there. I dont recommend going to a school that is entirely online.
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