Another interesting read.. CNN Business and Online Education

Employers on online education - CNN.com

"Not all employers feel the same way, however. Brandon Mendelson, a former business owner, says he wouldn't consider an applicant with an online degree -- even if he had everything he was seeking. He says he thinks that students get only a fraction of the learning experience online."

Humm, I wonder who this is - Brandon Mendelson? :sad:

 

"Dannie McClain, a category manager for Town and Country Linen, says she thinks getting a degree from a school with both online and traditional programs has helped employers view her degree as credible."

I agree with her, this is the reason why I am sticking with B&M schools with distance learning option.

"Not all employers feel the same way, however. Brandon Mendelson, a former business owner, says he wouldn't consider an applicant with an online degree -- even if he had everything he was seeking. He says he thinks that students get only a fraction of the learning experience online.

"I want someone who made the full commitment," he says. "These days, there are no excuses. Your job will pay for school; colleges have day-care facilities that are usually free; so actually going to the school gives a candidate the edge in my book.""

For once, that is the reason he become "FORMER BUSINESS OWNER." Secondly, not every employers are nice like him to pay for employees schools. So for this matter, he is no longer a business owner.

 

Here is the guy: B.J. Mendelson Is A Former Marketer Turned Humorist. There are lot of profanity languages on his website. Also, he is going to earn his Ph.D in American History. That explains everything about his comment in CNN's article.

 

DEGREEINFO DETECTIVE comes through with the goods, lol..

Humorist = I'm not laughing.

He seems like a one dimensional dude, says that "online" affords no commitment from the student, huh? What the hell is that theory based on? So given the context of the comment, if one was for example say in the military, a workaholic, or has kids the online option translates into no commitment?

I hope he is a better comic than a business man. :tool:

 

Exactly... Things have changed and so has education platforms. I estimate there will be more and more online degrees to come in the near future. I can't want to see the big University of California schools (such as LA, Irvine, etc.) to start their first online degree option.

Also, this statement is very true:

Michael Rogich, director of the center of online learning at Saint Leo University, based in Florida, says studying online is just as effective as studying traditionally, and in some sense is more powerful.

When a student goes to class, they are able to communicate with each other, the instructor and have access to other resources. Online students have similar (although it may be a slower process) options to the same tools through discussion boards, emails, etc. Also, I don't believe people take into consideration that B&M students are required to read and study outside of the class room setting. Much of the same tasks, assignments, and learning outcomes are posed on those students in online classes--they also have to read and study. I believe online students have to study harder because they need to fill in the holes which B&M students are able to fill by the assistance of easily asking for guidance and help while in class.

There definitely are some differences between B&M & Online classes. However, one must remember that each setting suits a particular student.