Online education was a buzzword several years ago, but don't let the lack of recent hype fool you: The concept has never stopped growing. There are well over 120 full-scale online universities teaching on the Web today and dozens of high-quality e-learning Web sites offering non-degree courses, as well. Checking into these resources has a two-pronged benefit for SMB owners and operators: First, it can make you Checking into these resources has a two-pronged benefit for SMB owners and operators: First, it can make you smarter; second, it can make your employees smarter. That last one is important because it can double as an important job benefit for small businesses that might otherwise not be able to afford traditional tuition aid for their employees.I’ve yet to find an online university that will negotiate advantageous rates for a specific business, but that’s not to say the deal is impossible. If anyone out there’s done something like that, let me know.Meantime, if you’re thinking about striking such a deal or perhaps just standardizing on an online learning institution for your company, these are excellent resources: * ClassesUSA. This is Web learning exchange portal listing not just online universities, but also specific degree programs and courses of study. Not quite as extensive as eLearners (below), but good for full-on degree program research.* eLearners.com: A full-on Web education portal. Aggregates all kinds of online learning, from kindergarten right up through graduate programs. Also has a great directory of online universities and an article repository, too.* Media First: This is a good place for SMBs to learn to deal with media relations. Not as a good as a PR agent, Media First still offers training in media relations for both PR pros as well as non-PR workers who’ll still have media contact as part of their jobs. * UK Business Training.co.uk. An awkward name still doesn’t ruin this site’s value for online business training resources in the UK. Technology Industry