I found something cool. I don't know if the rest of the board knows about it. Online workshops that Colorado State University will give graduate level credit for at $85 a credit! They have 2 and 3 credit workshops. http://www.learner.org/channel/workshops/graduate_credit.html
Adams State College Adams State College also gives graduate credit for courses taken through collegecoursesonline.com, PBS Teacherline, & cu.classroom.com. As low as $65 per credit for a 3 credit course(PBS Teacherline). Looks like most of the courses are for teachers. But, there are a few that would possibly count toward a program such as Excelsior's Masters in Liberal Studies.
Hi Folks I took a independent study graduate class with Adams State College. I would not recommend them because the class was disorganized and no help available when it was needed.
My wife is doing Adams State right now. Her experience has actually been quite positive. The program is very self directed and you get out of it what you put into it.