For students interested in child development, Rasmussen College offers a couple of great associate’s degree programs online, and it is a great time to start studying. It’s projected that there will be 86,700 new jobs for teachers in this field in the coming years. Not that a degree guarantees employment in this field, or any field for that matter, but education is the best place to start.

If you’re interested in more information on online early childhood education programs at any degree or certificate level, find programs on Edvisors.com.

When searching for an online degree, some of the terminology may become confusing. One such example of this is the difference between diplomas and certificates. What makes this so confusing for many students is that colleges and universities often use these terms interchangeably, when in reality, they are completely different. To help you determine which is right for you, read up on some of the major differences below…

Are you in the process of getting financial aid but don’t know where to turn next? Then check out this month’s financial aid newsletter for some great tips and tricks to pay for school!

As Americans we get an understanding of what college “is” by reading articles, watching movies, talking to counselors and friends. If you were asked to think of top colleges, would Capella University or Walden University make your list? More than likely they wouldn’t. When we think of getting a college degree we think of top private and public colleges like Harvard University, or UCLA. When we think of college students we think 18-21 year old’s in a four year school, partying it up and cramming for tests at a school with a larger sprawling campus.

As early as mid-July, U.S.News & World Report will begin a first-ever effort to collect in depth data from all online bachelor’s and five master’s degree level education programs in the United States.

Degree mills (sometimes referred to as diploma mills) are becoming increasingly problematic worldwide. These “schools” offer college degrees to students for a price, not for academic performance. In fact, many of these companies don’t require anything from students – simply pay the money, and a degree is yours! The problem with these degrees is that employers will notice the fraudulent school, so not only does the student not gain the required skills, but they would then be unemployable.

The following infographic displays some really intriguing statistics about online education today in relation to technology. It’s interesting to see how college faculty utilize (or don’t utilize) certain social media sites in the classroom. Social media is growing in leaps and bounds, and as the infographic shows, more and more teachers are getting in on the action and see at least some value in many social sites.

There has recently been a lot of debate in the news regarding new legislation which will further regulate for-profit colleges. This new “gainful employment rule” seeks to eradicate government funds for for-profit schools who fail to show that a certain number of their students graduate with the ability to repay their loans.

While many online schools do not require physical textbooks, others still use traditional hardcover and paper-paged books! Why is this important to remember? Textbooks are considered to be a “hidden cost” as most students, and parents, when saving for college do not budget for the hundreds to thousands they will spend on college textbooks.

News and Events from Walden University’s website – Two Online Psychology Degree Programs added to their offerings at the Master’s level.