I teach at a brick and mortar uni, and we do offer a couple of programs totally online. I would not have any problems recommending a person to one of those programs, but then, I know the teachers We also offer an assortment of online courses which can be a part of a regular degree. I'm teaching one myself in the fall. We also have an adult degree program, which is accelerated and offers courses in the evening and on Saturdays. Many schools have something of that nature now, and it's a great way for working adults to get an education.

I recommend people think about their learning styles before taking an online course. Without the usual "check-ins" of in-class attendance, the student has to be all the more motivated to complete work on his/her own. Interactions are also very different online. Some people totally gel with it, some need f2f communications.

+1 to finding an accredited program. Also any degree from a traditional university is going to be a different animal from a degree from a tech school, even if they both say "Bachelors of whatever".

Anastasia