I am personally attending Phoenix Universities online Axia program. Even though I can sit in front of the computer in my jammies I still have "class time". Part of my grade comes from class participation points. I spend approximately 20 to 25 hours a week on my school work. Before I enrolled I asked the same question about an employer hiring someone with an online degree. I was told that nowhere on my degree will it say online. Phoenix University is known for the online program but they do have regular on-campus classes also. When I am finished I will have an assoiciates degree.