Jan, You are not alone in how you feel about quality issues in online education. In some cases, I would have to agree with you. I also have a degree in accounting from a traditional college and, until a few years ago, I felt that the education I received was preferable to an online degree. Then I took an online accounting class. I found that online learning forced me to take responsibility for my own learning. I transformed from a passive learner, who is fed information, to an active learner, who seeks information and learning opportunities. Some say that online learning has the potential to offer a deeper learning experience. Do you agree? :) Jane