In 1997, The University of Illinois began a program called
University of Illinois Online that offers Internet-based courses.
These courses are offered through all 3 campuses. The courses are mainly geared
towards non-traditional students seeking a degree. From 2001-2002, the number
of courses increased from 1753 to 2932. In the same time period, the number
of students participating increased from 19,764 to 34,549. These online courses
are a great learning resource because they increase opportunities for students
to earn degrees from a distance on a more flexible schedule.
Source: http://www.news.uiuc.edu/news/02/1023online.html
For more information, see http://www.online.uillinois.edu/about/uis.asp