One of the benefits to choosing online education is that students are able to study at any location, provided they can access the internet. Recently, some students probably learned the value of this opportunity if they were traveling to or from Europe. Eyjafjallajokull,...
Some individuals may have decided that having a family was more important than attending school – but now want to earn a degree. College for parents need not seem like such an unattainable goal, particularly thanks to many flexible programs, schools...
A new report from Research and Markets highlights the fact that more people find online education to be a more convenient method to achieve their bachelors degree or masters degree. The organization surveyed online education providers to learn about their...
Some parents may be longing to complete their undergraduate or graduate education. However, for some individuals, taking care of children may be too time-consuming and costly to return to school. However, many of these individuals are discovering that...
To address concerns that students in distance learning college programs may feel alienated from their peers and professors, one administrator has launched a program to keep these individuals more connected. Inside Higher Ed reports that Douglas E. Hersh,...
Obtaining a degree is no small feat. Each and every year, freshmen drop out of college before earning their degree. There are a number of reasons why this occurs - financial hardship, job competition and family demands are just a few of the multitude...
The popularity of online education is rapidly expanding, according to a new report. The report, titled “Learning on Demand: Online Education in the United States in 2009,” found that more than 4.6 million college students were taking at least...
The recently released 2009 Sloan Survey of Online Learning indicated that enrollment in online education courses increased by 17 percent last year. With an online degree program, many more people find that they can now learn from the comfort of their...
Individuals who choose to enroll in colleges online may increase their likelihood of obtaining high-profile careers in the quickly changing education sector. Ivy Tech, an Indiana-based system of community college, has announced the appointment of a new...
While 2009 may not be forever remembered for its education related headlines, it was a banner year none-the-less. The recession has seen massive growth in students enrolling in education programs and online degree programs. The need to stay competitive...