Computer and Internet Industry Growth: Take Part through eLearning

By Joe Cooper
Career Colleges Columnist

The rivalry between Google and Microsoft is heating up, adding some drama (not to mention growth potential) to the industry. If you want to get involved in this dynamic field, earning an online education is more worthwhile than ever.

Growing Competition

Over the past few years, Microsoft Corp. has been searching for ways to expand their Internet offerings. Last year, they approached Time Warner about buying a stake in their AOL group, but were beaten out by a star that rose quickly to the top of its market--and is still going.

Google, Inc., had already bought 5% of AOL.

Microsoft's next prospect is Yahoo Inc., to whom Microsoft has talked over the past year about an equity purchase. Its stockholders are urging some sort of move, with the goal of competing with the strength of Google's stock.

Growing Industry

Competition is a catalyst for growth, and we are still in the early stages of discovering the Internet's potential. Accessibility of information, ecommerce, and elearning has exploded. For technology professionals, students looking to begin their careers, and others considering a career change, online education is a great way to ensure you take part in this growth.

In response to this industry expansion, a host of universities have responded by providing additional on-campus and online education degrees. Considering the nature of the industry, elearning is a great way to earn your degree these days. Online education comes from established, accredited universities, and can qualify you for jobs at companies like the ones mentioned here.

With such competition heating up, the future of computer and internet technology is extremely bright. Be a part of it through an online education.

About the Author
Joe Cooper is a freelance education and technology writer and edits medical literature. He holds a bachelor's in American Literature from UCLA.

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