Education: How Do E-Learning Certificates Compare A Degree?
By April MasiniMarch 10, 2007 (Posted at 1:22 pm)
E-learning certificates are different than degrees from in person schools because the process is different. In addition, many e-learning certificates are not accredited by overseeing bodies the way universities and other institutions accredit their members. Until the process and the accreditation process are imposed on e-learning, there is no real comparison in the workplace between the e-learning and live learning at established venues.
That said, e-learning can be remarkably valuable for the information acquired and the experience afforded by these experiences. Any time someone makes an effort to improve themselves, it is important and of note. The way they make these moves is also of note and worth understanding. Some people prefer e-learning because they can’t afford tuition at other in person institutions. Some people prefer e-learning because they have small children or elderly parents that they are responsible for, and they can’t leave home on a regular basis to attend other classes. And then there are people who just prefer the solitary learning methods to social situations or conventional situations. All three of these reasons for e-learning and e-learning certificates are interesting and may indicate that the learner has some special skills that are valuable in the marketplace.