A form of distance education that enables students to complete a degree at home on a computer.

an organization, that is, a public or private institution with the right to certify learning outcomes

a virtual place where people can learn things in a particular area

a university that has all it's educational facilities on the Internet.

A university which doesn't hold classes in traditional classrooms but distributes the learning materials on-line using the Internet or other means. Degrees in a large variety of disciplines (both undergraduate and graduate) may be earned through distance education in the virtual universities accessible through the Internet. Linda chose to earn a masters degree in education by enrolling in a virtual university where she attended on-line classes using her computer and the Internet.

A degree granting, accredited institution wherein all courses are delivered by distance learning, with no physical campus.