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 […]
Recent Analysis: ‘Educated Women More Prominent in Workplace, Earning More Money…’
A recent press release published by Digital Journal Report is about an analysis of the women on the Forbes’ list of the World’s Most Powerful Women of 2011. The analysis, which was conducted by OnlineSchools.com, is entitled Wonder Women, which provides a strong hint about its findings. Not surprisingly, higher education has played a prominent role […]
CNNMoney: ‘Best Jobs for Fast Growth’
Writers Jessica Dickler, Anne C. Lee and Greg Swiatek have collaborated for an outstanding article under the CNNMoney banner. It is unusual because unlike so many other ‘hot jobs’ features and columns routinely produced, this one acknowledges and explains how a reasonable course of additional educational attainment can make all the difference in the world. […]
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