[Robert Adams]

My daughter just spent two summers and her last break taking on-line courses to supplement her regular classes toward her BA at a local State University. She took the courses at that same institution that she is enrolled in. She does go full time, but decided to take these classes separately (2) accounting and another math course because math isn't her best study area and felt she would need the time to deal with just the one course, one on one. I'll say she spent the better part of 5 hours a day for 6 weeks, got her A, but worked her Axx off doing so. I don't know if I agree or disagree about on line degree schools vs brick & mortar colleges being better or worse, however, common sense tells me I would rather hire someone who went to a 'college/university' I had heard off and knew had a track record for turning out a high level product vs an on line school that I haven't heard of or know nothing about their track record. Due diligence is on my shoulders if I was an employer, but if given the two options I would probably take the easy way out by selecting the candidate from a known college/university. I suspect many in that position would do the same. Can't fight human nature.
That said, taking a on line course is perfectly acceptable in this day and age, just do it with a known and respected educational institution in your field of interest. They all charge pretty much the same ridiculous amount of money so go to the one that offers the most in a good reputation and that might even be able to help you find a job when you are done.
Just my 2cents.