It wasn't that long ago that many educational institutions as well as employers were reluctant to recognize the quality of online degrees. In fact, many educational institutions were concerned that their "brand" would be watered down if they were to offer online degree programs in addition to their traditional campus-based programs. While serving as an online instructor for the past two years, it has been interesting to observe the significant increase in the number of colleges and universities that now offer online degree programs. In fact, practically every major university today now offers online degree programs. How do employers now view online degree programs? Do they recognize earned online degrees as being equal with traditional degrees?