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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Online universities grow enrollment - By Bridget Botelho, Mass High Tech
Up until a few years ago, having an online degree was less impressive than one from a brick and mortar university. But the tides have turned, and enrollment at online universities is growing due to job losses in a tough economy and the flexibility of online learning platforms. “Online learning is popular now, as people try to build their credentials and qualify for a new job,” said Barbara A. McCaulay, associate vice president and chief academic officer at the University of Massachusetts Online. “Our online learning degree is a valid UMass degree, and there is nothing on a student’s transcript or diploma that distinguishes between in-class and online learning.”
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