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It totally shows too that universities are just trying to make a buck whatever way they can, and by offering online courses this is certainly a way to make a buck
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I just wanted to chime in and say a bit about online degree's. In all actuality, many more prestigious universities are offering degrees online and it isn't looked down upon in the academic community. What is looked down upon are the so-called diploma mills that are the unaccredited universities that churn out diplomas like counterfit bills.
How do I know this? I work for a university that offers online Master's programs (I actually work for the off campus programs department) and it is highly successful. There are many people out there who are not located near a university and through these DL (distance learning) programs, they are able to complete their degrees. Many of our students are military personel stationed overseas who are required by the US goverment to comlete their degrees. My school, in addition to others like the University of Maryland, helps to fill this need.
Online coursework does not mean isolation. Online chats with other classmates and instructors are a requirement for the class and the classwork is no easier than attending a live onsite class.
I can't speak specifically on a social work program, but our school offers over 25 different majors available online. I think that some people are quick tend to knock things that they aren't familliar with...