Students can log into classes any time, whether it is in the morning before work or after putting the kids to bed. They can even take classes Saturday morning in their pajamas. Another back to school option is distance education programs. Much like online education, distance education courses provide flexibility and convenience, but lack the interaction component offered by online learning. Distance education courses include more text-based learning and courses conducted via written correspondence.
Most universities offer some distance learning programs.
A third option is a customized degree program sponsored by an employer. For those adults looking for an MBA program that directly relates to their job, they don't need to look far. Many companies already work with universities or e-learning providers to offer customized MBA programs. Some are even developing their own corporate universities. Corporations such as General Electric, Hewlett-Packard and IBM all provide corporate training through corporate universities.