" can say from my own personal experience, education has gained more emphasis than actual work experience. Now, more and more, employers are asking for formal degrees before looking at someone's accomplishments and expertise. Therefore, working people may not prosper without a degree. Online education provides an option to get a degree that might not otherwise be available. I am suffering from the same problems that prevent most people from obtaining a degree and I am taking online classes from home. It is allowing me to fulfill my parental obligations and to continue my education while I am working in a way that is more flexible and affordable than traditional classrooms. While these offer many benefits over online courses, I do not need these at my current stage in life. References

Berkson, Jennie. "Learning Online." The Writer. May 2005. Boston: Vol. 118, Iss. 5;...

23, 3 pages Retrieved from ProQuest on May 23, 2008, Document ID: 825769111
http://proquest.umi.com.proxy.devry.edu/pqdweb?did=825769111&sid=2&Fmt=4&clientId=44941&RQT=309&VName=PQD

Fretty, Peter. "Career Track," PM Network. September 2006. Drexel Hill: Vol. 20, Iss. 9; pg. C16

Ingle, Henry T. "Distance Learning/Technology." The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education. 8 May 2006. Paramus: Vol. 16, Iss. 15; pg. 33

Fretty, Peter. "Career Track," PM Network. September 2006. Drexel Hill: Vol. 20, Iss. 9; pg. C16

Berkson, Jennie. "Learning Online." The Writer. May 2005. Boston: Vol. 118, Iss. 5; pg. 23, 3 pages Retrieved from ProQuest on May 23, 2008, Document ID: 825769111

http://proquest.umi.com.proxy.devry.edu/pqdweb?did=825769111&sid=2&Fmt=4&clientId=44941&RQT=309&VName=PQD