Is online college a no go?

i've been trying to further my education but have NO time whatsoever to attend a campus so i was so excited to hear that i can take online courses! i immediately went for devry university as it seemed so perfect and the Representatives told me it was a wise choice it all seemed too perfect... so i did more research and found grim news.. that online colleges are mostly just for-profit organizations and the courses are not honored or respected... this is heartbreaking news for me but i need to know the truth before i make a foolish decision what would be my better options? thank you in advance