Archive for the ‘Online Education’ Category
Online Education Seen As Equal to Traditional Education Says Report
March 16, 2010 10:45 am Education, Online EducationThe Sloan consortium has released a new study that shows that the amount of students taking distance learning courses has jumped 17 percent from 2008. The 29-page study,Learning on Demand: Online Education in the United States, 2009, includes facts and statistics about online education gathered over the last eight years and is based on responses [...]
When classes overflow, teachers turn to the internet
March 12, 2010 4:50 pm Online EducationRecent budget cuts across the United States have left hundreds of schools understaffed and classes overflowing with students. Many professors are now using online services like Twitter as a device to connect on a personal level with students that would otherwise not get the attention he or she requires. “The more the internet develops, the [...]
Growing Number of U.S. Adults Choose Online Education
February 19, 2010 3:50 pm Online EducationSALT LAKE CITY � As the availability of the Internet increases to a wider market, many people are either finishing or starting graduate degrees, according to a report from Ambient Insight. The report also said that the amount of students taking classes online should triple before the year 2015. Online education has become an increasingly [...]
Online Certificates
February 12, 2010 4:40 pm Online EducationIf individuals are interested in increasing their education then certificates are a great way to go. There are a number of accredited schools that offer accredited programs. Just because you’re learning online doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality education. The programs taught through distance learning are pretty much the same thing as those taught [...]
Online Associate Degree
February 12, 2010 4:25 pm Online EducationAn associate degree primary focus is general education and it usually takes two years to complete at a traditional college but if taken online it may not take as long. This is the lowest type of post-secondary degrees offered. It is usually a stepping stone to a higher degree like a bachelor’s degree and eventually [...]
Online Bachelors Degree
February 12, 2010 4:02 pm Online EducationA bachelor’s degree typically takes four years to earn. It gives student the background, knowledge, and skills that are generally required at professional jobs. There are a number of degree programs that are available online. Online education has grown drastically in the past 10 years. There are millions of students taking online courses that are [...]
Online Bachelor Degree Programs
February 10, 2010 10:51 am Education, Online EducationChoosing an online school can sometimes be easier when you’ve already Decided which program is right for you. Most students change their degree at least once in the course of their studies. To avoid spending more money, and to ensure you get your degree quickly, there are several things that you need to consider when [...]
The Top 10 Universities Online
February 1, 2010 4:25 pm Online EducationNot all online universities are created equal. The Web is inundated with advertisements for online universities that claim to be everything degree-seekers need to get degrees and change their fortunes. Beneath the flashy ad copy, however, substantial information is nearly impossible to find. A recent ranking by Online Education Database (oedb.org) is the first list [...]
Scholarships Offered to Active Military
October 9, 2009 10:58 am Career Advice, Online EducationOfficers in the armed forces are making education a top priority to deployed soldiers. “Knowledge is power. If a Marine takes advantage of education opportunities while they’re in the military, it will make them more competitive within their military occupation specialty and in the civilian workforce,” Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Forbes, says. The military offers help [...]
