In the contemporary world more and more people are interested in the obtaining of the university degree and development of their professional knowledge and skills, as those people who have good educational background, have better career chances, higher level of incomes and more opportunities on the labor market. In the same time among those people who want to continue their education, there are many candidates who are busy with their career responsibilities and who cannot devote all their free time for studying and attend traditional classes according to the schedule. With the advent of online education the receiving of the university degree became more accessible, affordable, flexible and convenient. Online education is the best decision for busy people who do not have a desire to chancge their current lifestyle and interrupts their career. The distance education has the same value on the labor market as traditional education, as the studying is held according to the same curriculum and by the same teachers and advisors.
The students have wide range of choice and each person can choose the most appropriate offer which will meet all goals, requirements and wishes. But the students have to pay attention on the accreditation of the chosen educational institution. The accreditation must be given by the US Departments of Education. Accredited universities and colleges have good reputation in the academic world and diplomas which are awarded by such universities and colleges are recognized among the employers.
Those people, who have a desire to study online, must have some personal features and habits: they have to be responsible, independent, self – confident, disciplined and self – motivated. Online students receive the studying materials through the e – mail and can participate in online discussions, forums and conferences. It develops their professional and communication skills. Besides, they can receive the consultations from the teachers concerning the educational material and from advisors concerning the educational process.