Online MS - Things to take care

[Nellore Pedda reddy]

13 minutes ago, Amrita said:

Interaction with students, Professors, networking also imp no? Just course work in CS kosam degree enduku unless all you want is certificate? Classroom != virtual classroom. JMO. 

If you can afford it, it’s the best. But those who are already working and want to progress their career, online education is a good option. I don’t know why there is so much stigma attached to online programs here but even top colleges like Stanford, GATECH, UIUC, UPENN have online degrees. Interaction with professors might not be of much use unless you want to get in to research.

Plus it saves so much time with traveling back and forth. You can study without having to change immigration status and losing pay. The degree that you get doesn’t say “online”. And most of all, it saves a lot of money.

Bottomline: Where there is a will, there is a way

[Nellore Pedda reddy]

1 minute ago, just2deal said:

For eg: You can check coursera for micro/mini certificate courses which can be later used towards credits towards MS

Coursera/Udacity/edx “credits” are not credits and no university accepts them, Period!

[starocky]

2 minutes ago, Nellore Pedda reddy said:

Coursera/Udacity/edx “credits” are not credits and no university accepts them, Period!

If you take edx micromasters courses from participating universities, the credits will be transferred to masters, provided you get admission and join masters from same university.

[Nellore Pedda reddy]

2 minutes ago, starocky said:

If you take edx micromasters courses from participating universities, the credits will be transferred to masters, provided you get admission and join masters from same university.

Oh ok, Udacity, Coursera vi transfer avvav. This is from the edx website:

Typically, only the institution that offers the MicroMasters™ program grants credit. However, a few schools do offer credit for MicroMasters™ programs from other universities. The universities that offer credit for each MicroMasters™ program are listed on the right side of the MicroMasters™ program detail page.

[just2deal]

16 minutes ago, Nellore Pedda reddy said:

Coursera/Udacity/edx “credits” are not credits and no university accepts them, Period!

Yes..I know.But there are 3 or 4 universities that offer MS through Coursera and credits form the courses from those universities can be transferred

[Amrita]

26 minutes ago, Nellore Pedda reddy said:

If you can afford it, it’s the best. But those who are already working and want to progress their career, online education is a good option. I don’t know why there is so much stigma attached to online programs here but even top colleges like Stanford, GATECH, UIUC, UPENN have online degrees. Interaction with professors might not be of much use unless you want to get in to research.

Plus it saves so much time with traveling back and forth. You can study without having to change immigration status and losing pay. The degree that you get doesn’t say “online”. And most of all, it saves a lot of money.

Bottomline: Where there is a will, there is a way

I only meant class room study is fun. Few years of exp taruvata computer science field ki ayite MS aey akkarledu a course work maname self learn cheyachu unless all you want is certificate.  Inka cheap ga ayipotundi this way. Other than CS ki aytie may be it makes sense to go for another degree program. 

Out of passion 2nd degree from very good school  after few yrs of exp cheddam anukunevallu usually get into research. 

[Simple123]

22 minutes ago, Nellore Pedda reddy said:

If you can afford it, it’s the best. But those who are already working and want to progress their career, online education is a good option. I don’t know why there is so much stigma attached to online programs here but even top colleges like Stanford, GATECH, UIUC, UPENN have online degrees. Interaction with professors might not be of much use unless you want to get in to research.

Plus it saves so much time with traveling back and forth. You can study without having to change immigration status and losing pay. The degree that you get doesn’t say “online”. And most of all, it saves a lot of money.

Bottomline: Where there is a will, there is a way

Bro , I need information on UT austin /Georgia tech course work . Does the degree certificate mention online ?

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36 minutes ago, Simple123 said:

Bro , I need information on UT austin /Georgia tech course work . Does the degree certificate mention online ?

No antunnaru peddalu 

[NuvvNen]

1 hour ago, Nellore Pedda reddy said:

Things to check

1. College program ranking

2. Courses available for online option

3. Check if they have a sub-reddit(GATECH, OSU, ASU have them), you’ll find a lot of information there

4. Check if “ONLINE” will be there on the diploma(generally it won’t be)

5. Check their career fairs and local meetups

At the end of the day, a degree is a piece of paper. If you just have a degree and don’t work hard, it will be useless

Thanks for the info bhaiyya

 

 

[Nellore Pedda reddy]

 

53 minutes ago, just2deal said:

Yes..I know.But there are 3 or 4 universities that offer MS through Coursera and credits form the courses from those universities can be transferred

I think it’s not that straightforward. Check this:

https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/115004693083-Transfer-course-progress-from-a-Coursera-course-to-a-degree-program

[Nellore Pedda reddy]

52 minutes ago, Amrita said:

I only meant class room study is fun. Few years of exp taruvata computer science field ki ayite MS aey akkarledu a course work maname self learn cheyachu unless all you want is certificate.  Inka cheap ga ayipotundi this way. Other than CS ki aytie may be it makes sense to go for another degree program. 

Out of passion 2nd degree from very good school  after few yrs of exp cheddam anukunevallu usually get into research. 

It’s definitely fun, but not everyone can “afford” that.

Self-learning is not that easy, especially when you don’t have assignments/exams/projects to test your knowledge. Motivation, structure undadu. Plus you cannot “prove” to your potential employer unless you have something to show them like a portfolio or a degree. 

Again i’m not against brick and mortar schools, it’s not a viable option for many people antunna.

 

[Nellore Pedda reddy]

46 minutes ago, Simple123 said:

Bro , I need information on UT austin /Georgia tech course work . Does the degree certificate mention online ?

UT Austin starting Fall 2019

https://www.cs.utexas.edu/msonline

Georgia Tech di check their sub-reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/OMSCS/

No, it doesn’t say online

[Nellore Pedda reddy]

14 minutes ago, NuvvNen said:

Thanks for the info bhaiyya

 

 

👍

[Amrita]

7 minutes ago, Nellore Pedda reddy said:

It’s definitely fun, but not everyone can “afford” that.

Self-learning is not that easy, especially when you don’t have assignments/exams/projects to test your knowledge. Motivation, structure undadu. Plus you cannot “prove” to your potential employer unless you have something to show them like a portfolio or a degree. 

Again i’m not against brick and mortar schools, it’s not a viable option for many people antunna.

 

I am used to self learning so may be  i don't understand that. Anyways cool  

[Nellore Pedda reddy]

3 minutes ago, Amrita said:

I am used to self learning so may be  i don't understand that. Anyways cool  

Yeah, me too. But in the long run it’s hard and you feel directionless sometimes 😁