Online learning gaining recognition
Online learning gaining recognition
The perception by employers that online education isn't as valuable as traditional universities may be changing, according to employment headhunters, such as CareerBuilder. With the society's growing reliance on the Internet, in areas ranging from holiday shopping to job hunting, employers are beginning to thaw toward online degree programs, said CareerBuilder spokeswoman Jennifer Sullivan.
Job candidates and employees who pursue more education, often while holding down full-time jobs and raising families, exhibit strong initiative, something a supervisor is looking for when hiring or promoting, Sullivan said. "Online programs are more recognized today. We are in this technology age where employers realize there are great resources online for their employees," she said.
Nearly one-third of corporate tuition reimbursements pay for online or blended courses, reported the American Society for Training and Development. The Sloan Consortium estimated in 2004 that online enrollment will climb more than 20 percent as employers need more trained hires. Institutions nationwide, including University of Phoenix and Arizona State University, offer online degrees or degrees with strong online participation.
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