The advantages of electronic books include the ability to search for key words and the use of multimedia not available with paper. Until only recently distance education via the Internet meant you could sign up for a few courses in scattered institutions. Today's student wants a complete online accredited degree, and Real Education has teamed with colleges and universities to provide not just course work, but a virtual campus. The goal of these virtual campuses is to provide everything that on the ground students can get. For example, the virtual student union created by Real Education has featured live lectures by Jesse Jackson, Oliver North, Christopher Reeve, Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Oscar Arias and six other Nobel Peace Laureates.
Students can also participate in a live discussion area.
A Webliography is a customized list of links providing direct access to Web sites that can provide information about the course topic. Real Education has contracted with a company that will locate the book and have it delivered to the student's door via FedEx the next day if needed. Colorado Institutions In Colorado, Real Education has created a showpiece virtual campus for the University of Colorado . Starting with the 1998 spring semester students will be able to earn an associate degree in business administration. All CCC Online courses are accredited and are guaranteed to transfer to four-year colleges and universities in Colorado and other states.