On line course? maybe at the University of Athabasca?

Question

has anyone done an online course through the University of Athabasca or anywhere else?
if so how did u like it?
and any thing else you would like to share?

Answer 1

I am taking online courses...actually I am working on getting my entire associate degree online. I am in my second semester and I love it. It's hard though and you need to really be self motivated and very organized with time. You have to push your self to work hard and you have to try as much as possible not to fall behind.

Check this site out.

sln.suny.edu

They have many different colleges in NYS offering courses/degrees online. The community colleges are really cheap too. So check it out and let me know if you need more info. I'll be happy to help.

PS "Budswife" said it's harder when you have a job, which couldn't have been said any better. If you have a full time job, you will really have a hard time with online courses. I don't work so this is easier for me. However if you work or/and have kids, you have to know that this might not be for you.
Just find out as much as possible from the specific college that you will be studying with before you enroll.

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!!