Distance learning is growing very rapidly. For online classes or ones using other technologies such as video, audio or software delivery click on:
http://www.ivc.illinois.edu

The Illinois Virtual Campus connects you to thousands of distance education courses plus online degree and certificate programs offered by Illinois colleges and universities. IVC offers a statewide system of Student Support Centers for technical assistance and computer access. There is a listing of IVC links to individual colleges and universities; for the nearest location, check:
http://www.ivc.illinois.edu/institutions/providers.asp

The IVC is:

• A directory of distance courses plus degree and certificate programs offered by Illinois colleges and universities
• A link to participating Illinois colleges and universities
• A link to student support services for Illinois students

The IVC does NOT:

• Grant degrees or certificates
• Give financial aid
• Develop or offer courses
• Provide registration
• Collect payments

OTHER SITES:

Is distance learning right for you? Take a quiz to find out at:
http://www.ivhs.org/index.learn?action=quiz

Learn about transferring credit between schools:
http://www.itransfer.org

For a variety of sites that list distance education options, see
http://www.uwex.edu/disted/desites.cfm

Is the school you're considering accredited? Check with the US Department of Education:
http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.asp

Signed up and ready to go? Read "10 Most Important Things You Can Do During Your First Week in an Online Class."
http://distancelearn.about.com/od/distancelearning101/a/FirstWeek.htm

Also, from the CIS home page, click on Links Outside CIS and check the Distance Learning section for more information.