Any one did on-line courses from this university in US?

Question

I am a working professional and planning to pursue education on line. I came across the following university http://www.wgu.edu/index.asp. They state that the university is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

I am planning to pursue Business—Information Technology Management from this university.

Can any one share their opinion on this online university?

Answer 1

I am a student at WGU and love it. They really care about your education. You will have a mentor that will guide you through your goals. It is different from most schools because they are competency based. You mainly do task online and take a few exams. They really want you to understand the information being presented. If you fail a task you take over and over again. They want you to succeed. I like this method of education!

Good Luck!

Answer 2

I'm currently enrolled in an online course through Penn State's World Campus. Not to completely turn you away, but it's the worst school-related experience I've ever had. This could be due to the professor, but some of it might just be the nature of online courses. I work full time, so I thought I could handle taking one online course with no problem. Boy, was I wrong! Although I've always been a great student, this class is kicking my butt. One lesson is due each week, which includes reading 2 or more chapters in the text, 2 supplemental professional articles, and answering 5 essay questions. After working on a lesson for 8 or 9 hours, I still won't be done and I don't read the supplemental articles. The professor provides no type of outlines or real study guides for the course and the first exam spans 11 chapters. There are 2 exams, with multiple choice and essay questions, plus there will be a 6-8 page paper to write. I knew about the 2 exams and paper when I enrolled, but had no idea how much material would be covered or how little help or structure the professor would provide. I haven't taken an online course from anywhere else, but I would suggest that you find out as much as possible about any you might be considering before enrolling! And if you aren't working or work only part time, it may be easier for you. Best of luck!!