Online learning belongs to the present. But why does everyone want to be there? What’s so good about it anyway? Here are six reasons students prefer online learning to campus classroom learning: 1. It gives you a flexible schedule. Once you have signed up to study online, you have complete freedom to choose your schedule. … Read more
Online education was reviewed three years ago, preceded by Oscar Wilde’s quote: “The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound. Fortunately, in England at least, education has no effect whatsoever.” My intention was to amuse rather than disparage online education, although the conclusions drawn in the literature about its success at the time were … Read more
When online courses started, many took them as a joke. Many people found them inferior to those offered in traditional learning institutions. Because of this, many people have shied away from it. Over the years this term has faded and now even world famous colleges and universities offer them. The number of people taking online … Read more
Step 1: Determine a livable phase approach. The phased approach begins by encouraging faculty to recognize that designing their online course is only phase one of their efforts. By organizing work progress into Phase Two, Phase Three, etc., it frees instructors from feeling that everything needs to be done in their first development effort. Especially … Read more
Traditional PR and community goodwill efforts for online education support are somewhat difficult as the online education system helps those participating in the virtual world as opposed to an educational institution. This fact should not deter a PR specialist working on online education programs or systems because they need to contact the people who are … Read more
The credit crunch and stock market crash will affect household incomes and their ability to pay for college. Tuition, rooms, books, travel and other college expenses continue to rise as the economy worsens. With today’s economy, getting a student loan will be much more difficult. Parents are looking for alternative educational opportunities for their children … Read more
Although online education has been around for such a long time, there are still many misconceptions and myths about online education programs. Failure to debunk the myths may influence your decision if you are considering pursuing your degree online. Here are the facts for the common myths you may have heard before: Myth: Degrees obtained … Read more
In the last decade, online learning has become immensely popular among people all over the world. Individuals who want to advance their careers can do so with online courses and don’t have to put their current careers on hold. By lifting restrictions on when students must attend classes, a whole new generation of students has … Read more
In all fairness, online education has become increasingly popular in colleges and universities in recent years due to the improved access it offers to students. Online education refers to courses in which at least 80 percent of the content is distributed online. Students submit assignments online and often participate in chat discussions or message boards … Read more
You’re thinking about advancing your career or finally getting your college degree. But with so many online educational opportunities, how do you know if it’s right for you? Here are some pointers to consider before making your decision. There are many advantages associated with studying online. Unlike traditional learning, distance learning can offer you greater … Read more