I'm a second year student in the OMSCS program. So far it has been an excellent experience. I graduated in 2002 with a degree in Computer Information Systems (basic programming). I feel that this particular program has begun to plug the holes in my previous education. I've never been this excited about learning in an academic setting, online or otherwise.

The first graduates of the program will receive their degree at the Fall 2015 semester; so it has yet to be seen how the degree will be perceived by the general academic community.

If you have questions, there is a very active unofficial community on Google+

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/10890255460754763472...