Study Finds Majority of Corporations Using Online Learning to Build Leadership and Management Skills
More and more corporations are implementing online learning in support of ongoing employee training. That, at least, is the conclusion from a survey report published by Virtual College in the U.K. From the report: Research showed that online learning technologies are increasingly becoming a vital part of standard working practices and that more and more […]
Survey Finds Job Market for College Grads ‘…appears broader, deeper and more stable…’
According to a recent United Press International (UPI) report, Michigan State University’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute has finished its survey of more than 3,000 companies in the United States to gain insight into this year’s hiring trends, with an emphasis on college graduates. If you have a degree or are currently earning one, you’ll be interested in and encouraged by […]
Distance Learning: Here for Good
When this, our social media site, was initiated several years ago, much time and space was devoted to advocating for the merits and possibilities of distance learning. That was because not that long ago, some educators and students had reasonable concerns that an online education could measure up to a traditional classroom experience. Now here we are […]
The Value of Life Experience: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due…
In a recent and very informative article by Laura Pappano of The New York Times, readers are given a checklist of things to consider when evaluating online learning programs. The piece is well worth a careful read. It urges prospective online students to check out course quality, educational support, tech support, credit transfer policies, and […]
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