Those were things that were always in the way for disabled people before, and basically the technology is kind of removing all those barriers. How to Get Started To take an online course, you'll need some basic computer equipment and some basic skills, Helmick says. You'll also need an Internet browser software program such as Netscape or Internet Explorer. Then, when it comes to finding the right courses, you should shop just as carefully as if you were picking an on-ground school to attend. Bear, who, together with his daughter Mariah, has also written College Degrees by Mail and Internet 2000, says shopping around is crucial.
Cost is another factor to keep in mind.
Stevens recommends deciding what field of study you're interested in or the specific degree you might need for a particular career. Then begin searching for schools that offer such programs. Many schools, as well as companies that run educational Web sites, offer online demo courses for prospective students. As with many other aspects of the Internet, commercialism is finding a niche with e-learning, too. Courses or seminars are readily available across the Web, and many of them for free - usually in exchange for your attention to certain advertising or purchase of a related product such as a book or software.