@Fiona Definitely accredited. Fortunately, for library programs it’s quite easy to check ALA accreditation.

@Sarah Good point. There’s also the issue of out-of-state tuition, which can make them more expensive. They’re not automatically less expensive even if they’re often more convenient.

@Matthew if I did the nearby library program, I’d like to do that. Alas, they don’t seem to have much in the way of classes online, not that I can find.

@Craig I had a roommate who took community college courses online during regular college. It was her way of getting certain requirements out of the way, so she could take 24 credits but pay less than it would cost to take them at our school. It definitely requires discipline and motivation and it’s a mixed bag in terms of interactions with other students. But a good class is like a good message board online, it engages you (in fact, some classes she took did have message boards). I think anyone who can run a blog can take an online course…you’re used to sticking with things, even if you don’t feel like it.
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