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
The idea of online education was laughed at not too many years ago. But these days, both educational institutions and prospective students are taking online education seriously. The first universities to offer accredited online degrees appeared as early as the 1990s. More often than not, these pioneering schools were looked down upon by the “academic … Read more
Last week, online education startup Coursera added 12 new university partners and raised an additional $6 million, taking venture funding to over $22 million. Coursera is a free online education platform that offers interactive college courses. The year-old company’s intention is to make courses from world-class universities available to the public for free. Last Tuesday … 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
Online courses are very popular with students from all walks of life. The online option has eliminated the need to be in a physical classroom, which is the traditional education system. As long as you have connectivity, you can finally graduate in time to launch your dream career. There are many aspects that have made … Read more
2020 has been quite a year. Even before the pandemic, the online course was growing by leaps and bounds. In 2018, nearly 7 million people were enrolled in accredited online courses in the United States, according to the National Clearing House for Education Statistics. This number does not include private or non-accredited training programs. It … Read more
Internet and computing technology has advanced faster than the speed of light over the past two decades. Today it has become an integral part of life for us. With this great advancement, we have experienced drastic changes in our lives. The internet has a very strong influence on our everyday life. Now we can buy … 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
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
If you have decided to go to college through an online distance learning program, there are a few things you should know before you begin. This listing should be considered a general guide on the subject and not a substitute for the policies of the university supporting the online educational program you will be attending. … Read more