Archive for tag: adult online courses
Community colleges continue to boost online enrollment
May 23, 2011 1:28 pm Online Education NewsOnline education enrollment in American community colleges increased by 9 percent from Fall 2009 – Fall 2010, according to a recently released survey. An ITC study Released on Tuesday by the Instructional Technology Council, the 2010 survey called “Trends in eLearning: Tracking the impact of eLearning at Community Colleges” measured the impact of several developments [...]
The University of Houston-Victoria To Offer An All-Online Master’s Degree Program in Adult and Higher Education
March 21, 2011 9:58 pm Online Education NewsThe University of Houston-Victoria (UHV) will offer an all-online Master of Education in Adult and Higher Education beginning in the fall. The new master’s program is targeted towards educators who want to teach or work with adults, or in higher educations, but need online offerings so they can work at their own pace at times [...]
Adult learning institution earns accreditation
February 14, 2011 7:17 pm Online Education NewsMany adults are heading back to school in an effort to stay competitive in the job market. As a result, some colleges are seeking to update their accreditation status to entice more students to choose their school. For instance, San Diego Continuing Education, which is a part of the San Diego Community College District’s adult [...]
Lumina Foundation announces initiative to encourage adult education
September 30, 2010 8:58 am News, Other Online ProgramsCollege Graduates Needed A recent report from the Lumina Foundation indicated that approximately 4.5 million new college graduates will be needed to satisfy the American workforce demand over the next 15 years. As a result, the educational organization has launched a new project that is intended to help working adults to enroll in campus-based and [...]
Is Online Education Right For You?
January 14, 2008 2:34 pm Choosing a School, Online EducationOnline education is convenient, allowing us to learn at our own speed and around our tight schedules. However, the flexibility and convenience of online education can be a double-edged sword. To a certain degree, online education is a solitary learning experience which requires discipline and self-motivation.
