First, I'd like to point out that this site, elearners, is just brimming with information.  Sometimes people come to the discussion forums asking questions and it's clear that they haven't even tried looking on the elearners site for the information they are seeking.  Often times it's just sitting their waiting crying out , "Read Me!"  Take some time and flip through the site so at least you know what there and what isn't.  Those few minutes could save you days while you wait (and hope) for someone to answer your question.

Second, I'd like to share a small secret with everyone.  It's about a thing known as Google.  If you go to google.com you can pump in a query and get an immediate answer.  If you take a few minutes to read the instructions you can become quite proficient at this and you'll find that there are very few questions that you can't answer on your own.  Personally, I have a very different reaction to these two types of questions:  a)  "I've done some reseach and found three schools (x, y, z) that offer a degree program that interests me.  Does anyone know of any others?     b)  "Can someone tell me where I can earn a degree in abc?"  We all like helping but it's easier if it seems that you've at least tried to do some of your own homework. (especially if the answer is right on the elearners website).

If you take suggestion #2 you will eventually learn that there are many websites out there that can help you.  Here are a few:

 http://www.distancelearning.hobsons.com/

http://www-icdl.open.ac.uk/

http://www.emtech.net/Distance_Education.htm

Please believe me when I say that there are many more.  Plus, there are distance learning guides available for purchase.  John Bear has wriiten many but there are others including Peterson's, and Marcia Williams.  Look here:

 http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-4116789-3536116?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=distance+learning&Go.x=12&Go.y=10

Pleasepleaseplease learn at least a little bit about accreditation.  Do not fall for any degree mill schemes.  "How do I know if it's a degree mill?"  Start here:

 http://www.quackwatch.org/04ConsumerEducation/dm0.html

Next, if you're going to ask a question, ask a GOOD question.  People post questions such as,  "What can you tell me about the University of Montana?"  My wiseguy answer,  "It's located in the state of Montana."  I've correctly answered the question but I'll bet it's not what the questioner wanted.  Try to be specific about what you want to know.  Someone asks, "Can you identify a school where I can earn a Bachelors degree in IT?"  Then, when someone identifies a school that meets the criteria the original questioner says, "No, that's too expensive."  Well, they never mentioned money in their original question and so they have wasted my time.  If you do that too many times you'll find people very reluctant to bother with your questions.  

Finally, don't ask for advice and then argue with the people who are just trying to help you.  Bad form.  Be polite and be friendly.  Ask questions.  Listen to everyone and then make your decisions.  What works for someone else may not work for you.  Don't take any wooden nickels.  Don't eat a large meal immediately before entering a jumprope competition.  Wait until full twilight to spray bees nests.  Don't run the yellow light.  Floss as often as you can.  Call your mother.  Wash your hands often.  Don't talk to strangers (unles they're really cute, or maybe just kinda cute) but definitely don't accept rides from strangers even if they're really cute.  Andwearascarfandsitupstraightandeatyourvegetablesandandand...