Studies from the Department of Education revealed in August 2009 that for many students, ranging from the age group of children to adults, online education was more beneficial than ordinary schooling.  The studies came to this conclusion after students of every age were tested on their retention levels as well as their ability to independently function on their studies.  In every instance, online education was the leading contender.

The small statistical difference which the studies have indicated is monumental in its conclusions because this revealed that students learning through unconventional methods could achieve a higher ranges of test scores.  While there is only a slight difference between online education and traditional education test scores, many professionals have theorized that online education will expand sharply over the next few years but will not completely take over traditional classroom settings.  Recent years have additionally expanded the online education industry as newer technology has allowed online classes to teach lessons better than they were previously able to.  Earning a bachelor’s degree online has additionally become more prominent as online colleges have become more widely accepted throughout the career world. 

Online education has additionally expanded through the use of the internet and social networking programs which have brought students together in ways that earlier courses were not able to do.  Bachelors degrees require years of study, but the ability to earn a bachelors degree online, from home, is a monumental change in schooling.  Teaching students the importance of individuality within their studies is an important part of education in general, and online education stresses this belief even more since most online students are forced to learn ideas and lessons on their own, rather than relying on other students’ ideas. 

Since technology has evolved to the point where we are able to completely accept online education as comparable to classroom teachings, we can only speculate how much online classes will affect our future notions of education.  Earning a bachelors degree online is becoming more and more prominent within the older student community and is even becoming a viable option for recent high school grads who must continue working after graduation.  The easy accessibility of online classes has made it easy for students to work at the same time as they enroll in classes and has therefore jumped in prominence in recent years.  Bachelor’s degrees have increased in recent years solely as a result of the easy accessibility of online classes and will continue to increase as we strive for a better-educated population. 

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Kaplan University presented a new take on the traditional classroom setting on its first commercials in 2009, depicting new variations on the value of an online education.  Attempting to demonstrate the shift from the traditional classroom setting to the technologically-sound online classroom, the commercials depict students from all demographics earning online degrees for a multitude of different reasons.  This ad campaign has helped solidify the fact that online bachelors degrees are here to stay. 

From the humble roots of online education in the 90s, to the 4 million students who are now enrolled in classes across the country, online bachelors degrees have revolutionized the manner in which students can receive degrees.  No longer do we have to trek across the country to move into a tiny dorm; rather, we can now work from the comfort of our own home and remain in any city we wish to live in.  This type of opportunity was unprecedented only a decade ago. 

Ads like the kind Kaplan University has put out have helped inform many citizens of the need for online education in our growing economy.  Traditional education does not work for everyone, the ads contend, and online classes offer stay-at-home moms, full time workers, and late bloomers to enroll in classes and earn an online bachelors degree where they otherwise would not have been able to.  These ads have helped influence a wide array of people to enroll in online classes and have furthermore instilled a new drive in many potential students who were unaware of the opportunities an online bachelors degree can deliver. 

Additionally, these ads strive to break free of the gloom the economy has pushed on all of us, and instead presents a more hopeful outlook for the future.  Online universities present the student with options for the future, perhaps even options they never knew they had.  Additionally, with our educational standards falling drastically behind that of the rest of the world, the fact that we have an alternative method of reaching out to students who could not enroll in traditional classes will only boost our economy and foster a growth of a higher education population.  Regardless of which ad you watch or which school you attend, the fact that online bachelors degrees are now readily offered is enough to cause many in the educational community to breathe a sigh of relief that every student will not have a better opportunity to succeed in school. 

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Online degree programs and online schools in general have grown exponentially in popularity over the past years, which is no surprise that their online courses have grown more extensive as a result.  Only a few years ago, students were not presented with very many choices in the online college community, but this has since changed.  Now, there are hundreds of different schools available for college credit and hundreds of degrees within every school.  Whether you are looking for a degree in the health field, science, business, art, even law, schools now offer online college courses and degrees in every field. 

Online college courses in education are offered at many of the accredited online schools, including University of Phoenix, Liberty University, and Ashford University.  More than simply gaining your education degree in a specified age level, these schools additionally allow students the opportunity to decide if they want to become more specialized within the education field.  Online college courses are offered to help students with curriculum assistance as well as educational technology.  These courses are helpful for many students because they allow them to get hands-on experience without having to develop these skills on their first day of teaching.  Additionally, the new field of distance learning has now becomes so widespread, even among a younger student base, that many online courses now deal specifically with this technological feat. 

Online college courses in the health field are a bit more complicated to grasp for those not involved with the distance learning concept.  Many people around the country are of the mindset that many fields such as health and law, are two industries that cannot be taught through a computer, requiring a more hands-on approach.  However, healthcare has now become so intertwined with technology, that online courses are the perfect medium in which to develop these skills.  Students of online courses are obviously well-equipped with skills necessary to manipulate the internet and other aspects that are now necessary within the medical field.  Many courses focus on medical billing and coding which has recently undergone a technical revolution.  Doctors now have updated their client records to be more easily accessible by using both the internet and other software devices.  Learning this type of technology through online courses allows students to go into the health field into positions that are in desperate need of fresh minds who understand how to manipulate software to their best advantage.

Furthermore, liberal arts degrees in the humanities are some of the most accessible online college courses for students to enroll in.  Degrees in the arts are offered by many accredited online schools which additionally allows students to pick and choose as to which program is better suited for their particular needs.  These degrees may require more outside work, but offer a wide range of online courses and degree, ranging from those in fashion design to photography.  The possibilities have become endless with online courses.  Even attaining a simple degree for a better understanding of interior design techniques has now become much easier than ever before.  Online college courses have opened up a wide range of opportunities for students around the world and offer better insight into many different fields.  

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Kaplan University presented a new take on the traditional classroom setting on its first commercials in 2009, depicting new variations on the value of an online education.  Attempting to demonstrate the shift from the traditional classroom setting to the technologically-sound online classroom, the commercials depict students from all demographics earning online degrees for a multitude of different reasons.  This ad campaign has helped solidify the fact that online bachelors degrees are here to stay. 

From the humble roots of online education in the 90s, to the 4 million students who are now enrolled in classes across the country, online bachelors degrees have revolutionized the manner in which students can receive degrees.  No longer do we have to trek across the country to move into a tiny dorm; rather, we can now work from the comfort of our own home and remain in any city we wish to live in.  This type of opportunity was unprecedented only a decade ago. 

Ads like the kind Kaplan University has put out have helped inform many citizens of the need for online education in our growing economy.  Traditional education does not work for everyone, the ads contend, and online classes offer stay-at-home moms, full time workers, and late bloomers to enroll in classes and earn an online bachelors degree where they otherwise would not have been able to.  These ads have helped influence a wide array of people to enroll in online classes and have furthermore instilled a new drive in many potential students who were unaware of the opportunities an online bachelors degree can deliver. 

Additionally, these ads strive to break free of the gloom the economy has pushed on all of us, and instead presents a more hopeful outlook for the future.  Online universities present the student with options for the future, perhaps even options they never knew they had.  Additionally, with our educational standards falling drastically behind that of the rest of the world, the fact that we have an alternative method of reaching out to students who could not enroll in traditional classes will only boost our economy and foster a growth of a higher education population.  Regardless of which ad you watch or which school you attend, the fact that online bachelors degrees are now readily offered is enough to cause many in the educational community to breathe a sigh of relief that every student will not have a better opportunity to succeed in school. 

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Online degree programs have become more specialized over the past few years, thereby allowing more students to enroll in programs that are better suited for their career goals.  Online schools have become aware that many of their students are seeking extra degrees in order to get ahead at work and have manipulated their programs to cater to this type of student. 

The many MBA programs that are offered cater both to new students and those students that are current executives and are seeking a further degree in their position.  Executive MBA online degree programs feature a way for students to gain the degree while still remaining at their current position.  MBAs have become increasingly popular within the business industry, which has led many current online degree programs to develop their courses to deal specifically with students who have already had years of experience with real-world business ideals.  Other online degree programs related to MBA degrees have additionally taken on new courses in order to deal specifically with this type of student who is returning to school after an extended leave of absence.

Other online degree programs feature an extensive array of courses that cater specifically to classes which deal with the more technical aspects of the field.  Many health industry programs teach courses that deal more with medical billing and coding, allowing students to gain access to one of the newer sections of the medical industry.  Additionally, health degree programs cater to students who may have already had some medical training and exist to give them extra degrees, in the same manner as MBA programs.  Many of these online degree programs also allow students to gain a degree at their own pace, thus allowing them to continue working while still taking their classes at night without the long commute to school. 

IT degree programs have additionally grown in prominence because they teach a program which has only grown over the years.  IT and computer degree programs offer a slew of courses which deal exclusively with programs that have become more applicable as technology has increased.  Degree programs relating to computer repair, software engineering, and different aspects of Microsoft can help students gain relevant technical experience in order to secure a well-paying IT job.  These online degree programs allow students to gain multiple degrees within the same industry, thereby gaining valuable knowledge about the computer industry. 

Many other online degree programs allow students to pick and choose which courses are most applicable, thereby creating their own specially-oriented degree program.  Depending on what job a student intends to receive with their degree allows students the flexibility to organize their degree programs within various online schools to better suit their specific needs.  Online degree programs have thus become a valuable tool for employers and employees alike, allowing them to receive additional degrees while still maintaining their work status. 

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By Donna Scott

As a modern day library student, you’re probably excited about discovering and experimenting with the new tools and systems that have changed the way we find, receive and catalog information. But with all of the new technology out there, it can be hard to keep track of everything beyond your own niche field of study. This collection of library and information technology blogs have changed that, and now you’ll be able to learn about all of the trends, developments, tools and resources available to librarians in every niche.

Technology and Education

Discover how technology is changing the way we learn in the classroom and in libraries.

1. Wired Librarian: Karen Kliegman is the Library Media Specialist at her elementary school and shares thoughts on library conventions, blogging, information literacy, and more.
2. Free Range Librarian: K.G. Schneider is Community Librarian for Evergreen open-source library software, and she blogs about writing, tech toys, and more.
3. Information Wants to Be Free: Meredith Farkas is the distance learning librarian at Norwich University. Learn about how libraries work in a distance learning environment from her posts.
4. Librarians Matter: This blog discusses how new technology systems can be used in libraries.
5. Libraryman: This young librarian likes stirring up new ideas and controversial new technology systems and trends for libraries.
6. LibrarianInBlack: Here, tech librarians will find all kinds of resources and discussions about keeping up with technology trends and developments.
7. ALA TechSource Blog: This multi-author blog contains information about ways to bring your library into the 21st century and beyond.
8. LITA Blog: The Library and Information Technology Association blogs here.
9. info-fetishist: Anne-Marie Deitering is the Franklin McEdward Professor for Undergraduate Learning Initiatives at Oregon State University Libraries, and she blogs about emerging web technologies and systems.
10. Theoretical Librarian: This blog reports on new technology systems and how they may or may not be able to be used in libraries.
11. iLibrarian: The OEDb’s Library blog is full of tech tips for librarians.
12. MichaelZimmer.org: For news and analysis on privacy, surveillance, new media, ethics and technology, check out this blog.
13. Peter Scott’s Library Blog: Peter Scott blogs about Google books, e-learning, web archiving, and more.
14. The Handheld Librarian: Librarians submit articles about computers and technology to this blog.
15. Blog without a library: Learn about library and tech news and trends from Blog without a library.
16. The Ubiquitous Librarian: Brian Mathews blogs about media, design, the future of libraries, and more.
17. Hey Jude: Follow this blog if you want to discover more about "learning in an online world."
18. Social Networking Librarian: Find out if social networking is something you want to encourage in your library or not.
19. Connie Crosby: This Canadian law librarian is up-to-date on social media, e-commerce and more.
20. Tame the Web: On Tame the Web, Michael Stephens and his guest bloggers cover library 2.0, librarians and leadership, and more.
21. Library clips: Here, a librarian blogs about wikis, blogging, and social media.
22. The Uncommon Commons: Visit this blog for "library and IT-related commentary" from an information commons "hub" librarian.
23. Disruptive Library Technology Jester: This blog comes from a library technologist who loves straddling the line between traditional librarianship and technology.
24. What I Learned Today: Librarians learn valuable web 2.0 and programming tips from this blog.

School and Academic Librarians

Librarians who work in schools and at colleges and universities will find plenty of resources for developing new programs from these blogs.

25. The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: Academic librarians visit this blog to keep up with the news and developments in higher education and libraries.
26. ALSC Blog: The Association for Library Service to Children blogs about children’s literature, technology, the Internet and children, and more.
27. YALSA: Get podcasts, technology posts and more from the Young Adult Library Services Association blog.
28. How the University Works: Academic librarians can better understand the changing landscape of the needs and demands of higher education here.
29. copy this blog: This blog tackles a range of issues relevant to higher education librarians including copyright, censorship, critical information theory, library policies, privacy, and more.
30. The Gypsy Librarian: The Gypsy Librarian covers topics relevant to wandering spirits and academic librarians.
31. Academic Librarian: Check out this blog from the Philosophy & Religion Librarian at Princeton University.
32. Library Grits: Dianne McKenzie is a lifelong learner and school librarian who shares tips for getting students involved in reading, research and technology.

Library Issues and Advocacy

From unions to the Library Bill of Rights to copyright issues to privacy and surveillance, these blogs cover important developments in the future of librarianship and information.

33. Ben’s Bytes: Ben is a public librarian in Wichita, KS, who blogs about the future of libraries.
34. Library Juice: Check out this intriguing blog for analysis and commentary "on the intersection of libraries, politics, and culture."
35. banned librarian: Librarians who support social activist groups and causes can find information, resources and allies here.
36. Librarian Activist: Keep up with the business and social trends impacting librarians.
37. Librarian.net: This blog covers everything from information developments, Library Bill of Rights, a day in the life of a librarian, book burning, and more.
38. collectanea: Learn about copyright issues, intellectual property and more.
39. Concerned Librarians of British Columbia: Stay current on the issues and crises affecting librarianship in Canada and beyond.
40. In the Library With the Lead Pipe: Six librarians from different niche industries maintain this blog to talk about the future of libraries, their jobs, and more.
41. The Green Library: Learn ways to make your library more energy efficient, user-friendly and generally green.
42. Library of Congress Blog: In addition to posts about Library of Congress news and exhibits, this blog has lots of great resources and stories about information literacy, technology, and the future of libraries.
43. Closed Stacks: Closed Stacks is a multi-author blog about library school, librarianship, technology, academic libraries, and more.
44. Designing Better Libraries: Find out how innovative design and new media can change the way your library operates.
45. The Society for Librarians Who Say Motherfucker: This community blog will help you stay in touch with the rants and ravings of librarians, patrons, technicians, library school students and more.
46. Resource Shelf: Librarians, journalists, educators and other information professionals can turn to this blog for news about their industries.
47. Library Law Blog: Learn about issues like privacy, public domain, new library technologies, and more.
48. Union Librarian: Librarians passionate about labor rights and the union should follow this blog.
49. Library Garden: Librarians with different perspectives blog about the future of libraries and the need to make them relevant again.

Research and Reference

These blogs serve as resources for reference and research librarians, as well as for librarians who want to learn about being published.

50. ACRL Insider: This is the blog from the Association of College and Research Libraries.
51. A Library Writer’s Blog: This blog contains resources for librarians who want to publish articles and network with the greater librarian community.
52. Blogging@NYPL: The New York Public Library blog highlights how libraries are sources of information and reference.

Innovation and Information

The future of libraries depends on the innovation of educators, librarians and technology professionals. Read all about what’s next from the people who are planning for the future.

53. Virtual Dave…Real Blog: This blog comes from Dave Lankes, associate professor at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies.
54. The Googlization of Everything: Find out how Google has impacted the way we retrieve information.
55. if:book: Discover the future of the book from this blog.
56. The Travelin’ Librarian: Michael Sauers is the Technology Innovation Librarian for the Nebraska Library Commission and has written books and articles about technology and education.
57. Derivative Work: Laura Quilter is a librarian and information activist. Read her blog for news and developments about authority, autonomy and more.
58. Open Access News: Keep up with open information and open source by following this blog.
59. The Other Librarian: This blog comes from a regarded library innovator, Ryan Deschamps, e-Learning Services Manager at the Halifax Public Libraries.
60. DIY Librarian: Tara Murra is a blogging librarian who promotes "librarianship for the people" and covers topics like open source, alternative information systems, and more.
61. Musings about librarianship: Follow this blog to keep up with the new methods libraries can use to help patrons find information.
62. From the Library Director’s Desk: This tenured public library director helps other librarians learn how to harness the power of technology.
63. Stephen’s Lighthouse: Stephen is the SirsiDynix Vice President of Innovation, and he blogs about how libraries can embrace technology, the Internet and social media.
64. Open Sesame: This blog is all about open source and information.
65. No Shelf Required: Find out how the ebook movement impacts your library and your patrons.
66. jandawson.net: Recent posts from this blog cover the information age, innovation, and more.
67. The Brewin’ Librarian: Matt Hamilton writes about emerging technologies, next generation libraries, and more.
68. in forming thoughts: This young librarian writes about web tools and sites for librarians, library camp, and other new library trends and developments.
69. Information Literacy Weblog: This blog brings readers all the information literacy news from around the world.
70. The Keyword Blog: Become more fluent in the language of the information age when you visit The Keyword Blog.
71. Planet Cataloging: This aggregated blog network shares news about cataloging and metadata.
72. Extensible Librarian: This blog comes from the Assessment Librarian for the University of Pittsburgh.
73. Library Bazaar: Learn about library issues like social media and technology from Library Bazaar.

Reading and Literature Blogs

Keep up with new literature and get ideas for encouraging your patrons to read from these bloggers.

74. Booklist: The Booklist blog contains resources and reviews for audiobooks, book awards, book lists, and more.
75. book/daddy: Jerome Weeks is an experienced book critic and arts producer for the NPR/PBS station in Dallas-Fort Worth.
76. Critical Mass: Critical Mass is the blog of the National Book Critics Circle Board of Directors.
77. Blogs on Criticas Magazine: Librarians, educators and booksellers connect on this blog to learn about Spanish-language and Hispanic interest books, authors and more.
78. Welcome to my Tweendom: Young adult librarians can learn about new books and children’s authors here.
79. So Many Books: Get reviews of entire archives and collections from this blog, with a few posts about librarianship sprinkled in.
80. Bookslut: Bookslut is a popular blog that features interviews and book reviews.
81. Paper Cuts: The New York Times book blog is a great resource for keeping up with new authors.
82. Ready Steady Blog: Get book reviews, author interviews and more.
83. Bryan’s Book Blog: This book blog covers a range of genres, and relates classics to worthwhile movie versions.
84. The Book Lady’s Blog: This young bookkeeper reviews fiction, memoirs, nonfiction and other books.
85. Sammy and Beckett’s Book Blog: Learn about modern and contemporary authors, genres and trends from Sammy and Beckett’s Book Blog.
86. Mark’s Contemporary Literature Blog: Become well-versed in the contemporary literature your library needs to stock by following this blog from Mark Flanagan.

Media and Communication

Learn how librarians can collaborate with media and other communication tools and methods from these blogs.

87. Connectivism: Learn about networking and social media in an education and library context here.
88. Public Knowledge: Learn how to prepare for the future of digital media and communications by checking out this blog.
89. TeleRead: Bring the E-Books Home: This blog covers publishing, media and e-books.

Professional Blogs

Follow these library association and librarian blogs for official information and to find out what it’s like to work as a modern day librarian.

90. Librarian’s Rant: This reference librarian attempts to keep up with the changing library landscape.
91. The LibVocate: This blog promotes librarianship and information literacy.
92. ALA Weblog Service: The American Library Association blog covers news in politics, libraries, education, and from all other ALA blogs.
93. AL Inside Scoop: Follow the blog from the American Libraries magazine here.
94. The Days and Nights of the Lipstick Librarian!: This hip librarian is anything but the stuffy old stereotype.
95. Lauren’s Library Blog: Lauren Pressly is the author of So You Want to Be a Librarian and blogs about the future of libraries.
96. Accidentally Curious: This young librarian discusses modernizing your library and making it more appealing to a new generation of readers and researchers.
97. Attempting Elegance: Jenica Rogers-Urbanek is a library director and self-proclaimed geek who likes sharing what it’s like to work as a librarian.
98. 025.431 The Dewey blog: Brush up on your Dewey Decimal classification knowledge here.
99. Bilingual Librarian: Read this blog to learn about the collections and systems that make the world’s top libraries so special.
100. Head Tale: This librarian blogs about everything from library science to writing to the "spirit of librarianship."

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An online bachelors degree is not the debilitating force many people assume it to be, but can be the ticket to a lifelong career change for many students.  Online bachelor’s degrees offer students the opportunity to expand their knowledge from home and earn a degree without shifting their work or family schedule.  Employers understand this and recognize the devotion that comes with getting this type of degree and the hardships a traditional degree would cause many students.

Bachelor’s degrees are needed more than ever before to secure a job in this type of economy and any method you can use to get one is accepted by most employers.  The only thing that should matter is whether the school has accreditation, and with the increase of online schools, this is an important thing many employers consider in their hiring process.  The economy has opened up many new possibilities for people who have been laid off from their jobs: online education has offered them the chance to go back to school and earn a new degree for a fraction of the cost of attending traditional school classes.  With the easy flexible schedule of online schools, many students are additionally able to hold down a side job or career while still attending classes.

An online bachelor’s degree no longer carries with it the stigma of a lesser degree like it did only a few years ago.  As more and more students have enrolled in online classes, the popularity of online degree programs has risen to unprecedented levels.  As a result, more employers are open to hiring students from online universities because their degree programs are now more comparable to traditional university degrees.  Online university students no longer have to have a stigma of graduating from an online university, but instead have the pride that they have a degree in this economy and still managed to have a full-time job while attending classes.

The new emergence of online education has transcended education boundaries like never before and we have even begun to see online education for children in the elementary levels, an indication of how wide-spread and accepted these programs have become.  Because online colleges were the initial start of online education, they have evolved the fastest into a widely accepted program that is suitable for students from all walks of life and in any situation. 

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Online MBA programs have quickly become the most popular program within the online college community, as MBAs have become applicable in nearly every aspect of the career world. The Masters of Business Administration is one advanced degree which allows students the flexibility to apply it to nearly every industry.  Since the economy took a downturn last year, students began considering the possibility of returning to school in order to secure their chances of keeping their current job.  MBAs are one degree that is very attractive to employers which online colleges have taken note of. 

The different types of online MBA programs that are offered additionally appeal to a wide variety of students.  Students obtaining an MBA degree com from all different backgrounds, including students who have never before been out in the business world, the regular two-year MBA, and those students who are executives in their current position but need an MBA to continue their work, an Executive MBA program.  Additionally, there are accelerated MBA programs and part-time programs, both of which cater to students who have different schedules and are in different phases of their career-life.  One type of MBA program which has additionally grown in prominence has been a dual degree program that allows students to gain both an MBA and a JD or MS.  Therefore, students can work on their MBA through online courses while attending classes for another graduate degree.

Online MBA programs have additionally become a major aspect of every other type of MBA program, and exist as more of an umbrella over the other programs.  Online MBA programs allow students the flexibility to decide when they want to attend class and the ability to remain at work or at home, rather than commuting to a school which may take time away from family life or work life.  Online MBA programs are additionally intended to allow students to get ahead in their degrees, which explains why they have grown so much in popularity.  The economy has also offered online schools a new type of student who had never before considered the possibility of returning to school.  This return to school has thereby increased competition within many business, further encouraging business professionals to gain this valuable degree in order to hold onto their job. 

Online MBAs are much the same as other MBA programs which major universities offer, still requiring GRE or GMAT scores for acceptance into the program. Therefore, acceptance of online MBAs within the business world has become much more widespread due to the increase in popularity.  This trend will only be expected to increase as business degrees become more valuable in this type of economy. 

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Tis the flu season of 2009.  The infamous debut of the H1N1 virus months ago added another worry to the list in traditional classrooms.  The close proximity of classmates has always produced confined quarters and a perfect environment for germs to worm their way into every students’ immune system.  However, online education has moved past this worry and developed a way to stay healthy throughout the process of getting a bachelors degree.

More than ever, this year has proved to us the importance of a clean bill of health.  The flu virus has stricken all of us, but never in the way that H1N1 appeared to strike: seemingly out of nowhere and targeting a younger population than ever before.  However, while many college students around the country came down with Swine Flu, online education prevailed in a way that was never foreseen: it produced the best way for protecting its students against the flu virus.  While critics maintain that a lack of classroom interaction is detrimental in learning course material, online classes have protected students this year by keeping them away from students who may be coughing all over them in a traditional setting.  This is a unique advantage for those students who have weak immune systems or are prone to catching the flu in a regular season.   

While online education offers many advantages across the board, this is one that is extremely vital during flu and cold season as more and more students are forced to miss classes and even withdraw due to a nasty bout of the flu.  Online students do not have to worry about this disturbance and will only have to worry about catching a virus from coworkers or family members.  Schools have always been known for their ability to produce viruses because of students’ close proximity to each other, but online schools have changed this perception entirely and offer many students a healthy alternative this flu season.  Getting a bachelors degree online comes with a wide variety of advantages and possibilities, and discovering that there are hidden benefits is a clear indication that the online education industry has come at the right time in society. 

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Along with online business degrees, online accounting degrees have slowly begun to grow in prominence and popularity within the business world.  Similar to many other online degree programs, schools across the country offer both Bachelors and Associates Degrees in accounting, allowing students the flexibility to decide which degree will apply best to their career.  Accounting is one such degree which has a degree program that is easy to complete at home.  Therefore, many online accounting degree programs have grown alongside MBA degrees, resulting in an increase of online colleges that offer programs.  This is beneficial for many online students since they now have a myriad of schools to choose from when only a few years ago there were not. 

The boom in popularity has occurred nearly overnight, with schools like the University of Phoenix and Kaplan University dominating the online degree sector, although many public schools such as Liberty University and state schools have begun to offer degree programs online for students across the country.  This has illustrated a new technological advance in society in which students do not have to move o a college town in order to gain a degree or resort to community college.  Rather, students can hold onto their current job and take classes by night from the comfort of their own home.  Online accounting degrees have played into this sector of students, thus allowing students to attain the knowledge accountants need in order to secure a job and prepare them for the pressures of accounting.  Accounting is one degree in which students are constantly taking tests in order to get ahead within the industry, and taking online classes allows students to work at their own pace before they become bogged down with this type of studying. 

Additionally, many degrees are expensive to receive, and while costs may be lower for online universities, many students still have the comfort in knowing they can keep their present job while attending school.  Online accounting degrees are steadily growing as the economy has shown that accountants are nearly guaranteed to secure a job after graduating.  This thus allows students who live in towns without major colleges to receive a degree without entirely uprooting their lives.  Accounting degrees have grown in prominence over the years and have demonstrated that there is no immediate danger of over-qualification or extensive outsourcing, one fear that gripped the accounting world in recent years.  Therefore, it is only a matter of finding an online accounting degree program which best caters to your needs as a student.  Because of the many options that are now available, it has become increasingly simple to enroll in an online university at your discretion.  Earning this type of degree is one of the best decisions to make within the business community as accountants are always able to find a job, regardless of the field. 

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