Find an Online College

I know this isn't truly about e-Learning but I was sitting recovering from minor surgery today and saw this TV ad that allowed a person to research online colleges and universities to earn a degree. I thought it's probably some type of scam. Reluctantly I went to their site http://www.94earnmydegree.com/ and looked at it.

While I wasn't overly impressed, it was neat to see that in three (3) easy steps someone interested in earning a degree (Certificates through Doctoral) online could be directed to a university or college who offers their concnentration of interest. On my first try I was sent to University of Phoenix and thought, oh it's really their website using new marketing techniques. However, as I chose different areas of studies and degree types, I was taken to places like George Washington University and Kaplan University.

Basically here's how it works. You answer 3.5 questions. Okay your saying how do you answer a half a question? Simple the first question is What area of study. Once you choose the area of study the "half" box is populated and you choose what concentration within the area of study. The second question is what degree type, again certificate program through doctoral. The final field to complete is your zip code. Once you select submit, you are brought to a university or college matching the criteria you entered where you can complete the form and click to request information.

This type of online search could eventually change how students, usually working adults, decide on which college they want to attend online. Although this seems to be slighted toward the working adult, I could see how high school students might start to think more about attending and receiving their degree online. So go check it out!