The best online colleges possess the following:

Endorsements

Accredited and endorsed by the Department of Education is what legitimate colleges should include on their website and in literature. If they say licensed, or any other buzz word that essentially means nothing, you may spend time, along with your hard earned money, obtaining a piece of paper not honored by your employer.

Payment

A good online college should not charge you in a lump sum, rather per course or per credit.

Faculty

Educators must have degrees from accredited universities, have teaching experience and teaching credentials (many require a Masters or PhD., are considered “professionals” in their field, and might not require a teaching credential).

Here’s a good resource to find the best online colleges for you