New Rankings for Online Institutions

Thinking of taking classes at an online university? Not sure what your options are, or what places are more reputable than others? The Online Education Database released its third annual rankings of online institutions on January 8.

A few things I feel compelled to mention: not everyone feels that these rankings are reliable. The Online Education Database is, as The Chronicle of Higher Education reports, "a for-profit company that makes money by referring visitors to the many online colleges and universities that advertise with it." So take the rankings with a grain of salt -- just like, I hope, you would any other educational rankings.

These rankings can be a good place to start, however, for those of you who are considering taking online courses to save money, get ahead, or catch up on your academic career.