Archive for tag: Distance Learning
The Surge of Online Education in the Last 10 Years
October 14, 2011 12:18 pm Online EducationOnline Education has exploded in the last ten years and its allure is still on the rise. Why is online education so popular? For one, not only does it provide more flexibility for current students, but it also gives people who would otherwise reject the possibility of higher education a chance to learn and expand [...]
How to Pick A College Online Education Program That’s Right for You
September 7, 2011 12:07 pm CareersIf you’ve been thinking of going to college, and have been considering completing your degree by way of distance learning, then you have more to think about than just signing up for some Internet courses. Over 3,330 accredited colleges and universities now offer online classes that count toward a college degree. Some schools allow you [...]
Do Online MBA Programs Have a Place in Higher Education?
June 4, 2011 5:34 pm Career Advice, Online EducationThinking of online education to earn your MBA, but wondering if it’s just as effective as actually “going” to school? Come along as we explore how the new online MBA programs fit in with traditional higher education.
Why do people choose online education?
May 26, 2011 2:16 pm Education, Online EducationSeveral studies and surveys have been conducted recently asking students and prospective students why they would choose to study online. Over 5.6 million students now study online, with a 19% enrollment increase in the past six years. That might not seem like much, but compared to traditional education whose growth was a mere 1.8%, the [...]
How to Overcome the Top 5 Online Education Challenges
May 26, 2011 8:55 am Career AdviceThinking of jumping into the world of online education, but you’re sweating the challenges? Fear not, for over 5.6 million people have figured out how to get their degrees online and so can you. Check out these common challenges to online education and how to overcome them.
A New Option – The Degree Without a Major
May 24, 2011 6:24 am Career Advice, FeaturedDo you have college credit from multiple schools and wish you could pool them together to count toward one degree? Turns out maybe you can. Many online universities now offer bachelors degrees in liberal arts without requiring you to take all your previous classes over. Check out the new and improved degree without a major.
The Top 4 College Trends
May 17, 2011 6:08 pm Career AdviceCollege has changed more in the last 10 than it has since the birth of our nation. It’s not that college is any harder than it’s ever been, it’s just different than it used to be. And nothing illustrates those differences more than these four new trends that are cropping up on college campuses all over the country.
Humboldt State University Launches Online Degree Program in Social Work
May 13, 2011 3:04 am Online Education NewsThere is always a demand for college-educated and well-trained social workers. And Humboldt State University (HSU) is doing its part to increase the number of social workers with college degrees in its region. The university is now offering students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work online. The online degree [...]
Dubai conference promotes online learning in the Middle East
May 10, 2011 8:31 am Online Education NewsEconomic and workforce conditions are just right for the expansion of online education in the Middle East, said University of Phoenix – Dubai center director Raj Kapoor. At the 1st QS-Maple conference, held on May 1 and 2 in Dubai, Kapoor gave a presentation persuading educators to increase online education to meet the future needs [...]
