[25 Nov 2009 | 7 Comments | 661 views]
The Online Class Myth

I find it comical that the number one argument people give for not wanting to take an online class is that you need to be self disciplined. Hello guys! What is wrong with that exactly? If anything online education teaches you a valuable life lesson early on that you can carry with you a lifetime.

Look, you need to be self disciplined to get to class at a ground university too, right? And you still need to put the work in to earn a good grade, right? I guess I just don’t understand the warped logic.

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Continuing Education, Online Classes »

[2 Mar 2010 | 3 Comments | 99 views]

One way to better oneself professionally is to enroll in an online certificate program. Online certificate programs are usually used to hone in on a particular skill.

Online Degrees »

[26 Feb 2010 | 14 Comments | 204 views]

Starting college is not a decision to be taken lightly. When a student elects to take an online course of study, they come up against a lot of hurdles that do not typically confront the average traditional college student. In terms of application, it is probably fair to say that those people studying for an online degree will be required to have more discipline than the average student.

Online Classes, Online Courses, Online Degrees »

[25 Feb 2010 | 11 Comments | 217 views]

Online colleges offer an opportunity for people to earn a degree without having to leave the comfort of their home. Online degree students can work full time while continuing their education and preparing for a brighter future.

Distance Education, Distance Learning »

[18 Feb 2010 | 18 Comments | 431 views]

Distance learning is a wonderful new way of earning your degree without the hassle and added expense of traditional schools. You can earn all kinds of degrees and certifications through the different accredited distance learning programs that are out there.

Distance Education, Distance Learning, Online Degrees »

[16 Feb 2010 | 28 Comments | 453 views]
Distance Learning for all Degree Types

Many people still think of online education as a way to take an extra class to supplement their brick-and-mortar education. However, online education, or distance learning, is becoming an increasingly popular way to complete an entire degree. More people are turning to distance learning to complete associates, bachelors and masters degrees.

Online Classes, Online Courses »

[2 Feb 2010 | 46 Comments | 671 views]

Many industries require professionals working within the industry to obtain continuing education credits. The healthcare industry is no exception. In fact, some people are suggesting that all nurses should be required to hold a bachelor’s degree in the field in order to better serve the increasing number of senior citizens needing care.

Online Classes, Online Degrees, Online Education »

[29 Jan 2010 | One Comment | 466 views]

In his recent 2010 annual letter, Bill Gates sang high praises for online education.”A lot of people, including me, think this is the next place where the internet will surprise people in how it can improve things,” he wrote. Gates believes that online education could completely change the educational experience for students. He said that thus far technology has hardly changed education at all and that online learning should be more than just lectures. He thinks that it should use lessons tailored to the individual student’s learning needs.

Distance Education, Distance Learning »

[22 Jan 2010 | 41 Comments | 782 views]

Using online streaming video, voice over IP, instant messaging and virtual whiteboard, Villanova University brings the classroom right to you, whether you are at home or abroad. You can keep up with your studies from where ever you are. You will be assigned your own representative to help you cut through the hassle of enrollment.

Online Degrees »

[19 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 536 views]

If you are ready to advance your nursing career, but need a little flexibility to make it happen, Kaplan University could help.

Online Degrees »

[14 Jan 2010 | 79 Comments | 892 views]

Online education (the modern version of “correspondence school”) has come of age. No longer is an online degree considered second class. These degrees are being accepted almost universally as legitimate and on the same level as a traditional degree.