(Education News and Information) Degreecom a website focusing on online degree httpwwwdegreecom programs and distance learning httpwwwdegreecom education had 38 percent more visitors during AprilMay 2008 compared to FebruaryMarch 2008 after adjusting for seasonal differences In an informal survey of site visitors the 1 reason for being interested in an online degree was higher gas prices cited by 60 percent of those responding in May 2008 Other reasons given were convenience parking scheduling babysitting and the cost of classes httpwwwdegreecomIn a comparable 2007 survey of visitors to Degreecom the number 1 reason for interest in an online degree httpwwwdegreecom was convenience with gas prices not even mentioned when the top five reasons were compiled The surveys used a fillintheblanks format rather than multiple choice to increase the reliability of respondents answersGas is costing people upwards of 1000 a month says Sheila Danzig who runs the Degreecom site And students are the last group who can afford that Taking classes at home and other distance learning options allow students to avoid spending limited funds on gas and to have more time for a parttime job that helps pay the tuition bill For the adult learner online degree programs provide a perfect answer to a scarcity of time and resources particularly for those who also work and have a familyDegreecom offers descriptions of dozens of accredited online degree programs in subjects ranging from art to nursing to business along with the opportunity to request more information directly from each school In response to the steep rise of interest in online higher education the site has launched a blog at httpwwwdegreecomblog on which it welcomes comments and questions from those exploring Internetbased college and university programsFor free information about online degree programs and online programs for associates bachelor masters and doctoral degrees or to share experiences of distance learning programs go to httpwwwdegreecom…

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