According to Melissa Venable at the Online College website, career path is one of the most overused phrases in education. College counselors use it when discussing the future with their students, and those enrolled in college degree programs use it to guide their future decisions. Unfortunately, there is no simple path that students can follow [...]
Tags: career paths, changing economy, Melissa Venable, shifting workforceMelissa Venable recently wrote an informative article about the various websites that can help supplement an online education. Although online learning has many benefits, not having personal contact with teaching staff means that students might need to be use these kinds of resources when earning their online degrees. Of the seven websites listed in the [...]
Tags: digital portfolios, Melissa Veneble, Online Learning, research toolsWhen most people think of online education, they immediately think of college courses offered through online institutes and universities. However, it is important to realize that online education is a much broader industry. Even if you have never heard of Lynda Weinman until now, you have probably heard of her 20-year old company, Lynda.com. This [...]
Tags: Commentary, Lynda.com, Online Courses, Online EducationKelsey Sheehy, education expert and writer for U.S. News, recently covered a report from the Babson Survey Research Group regarding the increasing number of students enrolled in online educaton courses. The study reports that roughly one-third of college students took an online course over the past year, which is a big increase from the year prior. However, it falls in line with the steady rise of online education that has been evident for the past decade. The author explains the causes for this increase as well as why the decreasing number of online faculty could be a problem for the future of online education.
Tags: Babson Survey Research Group, Kelsey Sheehy, online educaton courses, U. S. NewsU.S. News released an article written by Kelsey Sheehy that helps students studying online to better manage their time and get work done efficiently.
Tags: Kelsey Sheehy, online students, time managment tips, U. S. NewsThis strange little acronym is gaining popularity in the world of higher education. If you are not familiar with the term (and even if you are) and you have any interest in online learning as it relates to higher ed, you should take a few minutes to discover for yourself the importance of the MOOC.
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