Ubiquitous Education
By Andrew Bleak

The internet has really broken down barriers. Vast geographic distance is no longer seen as a big hindrance for a lot of things to be done. The wonders of the internet offer a lot of accessible and time-saving ways to close deals, place an order, transfer money, and purchase products and services. E-bay and Amazon have revolutionized shopping for people all over the world. Napster and Limewire led the way for cross-continental file sharing. Now, a new wave of knowledge flow is added on the list-- online education.

Online education is basically acquiring education from the existing colleges and universities inside or outside the country through the internet. Degree programs offered through online education are called online degrees, which are basically the same with degree programs universities and colleges offer in their respective campuses, only they are made accessible through the internet for people who cannot attend regular schooling. This groundbreaking mode of acquiring an education has broken down the walls and limits of universities and colleges, and have stretched education accessibility even to those who are in the most remote areas.