I was always taught that there is no such thing as a free lunch, but apparently there is. If by “lunch”, you mean food for your mind. There are thousands of free online sources of education material being posted for anyone and everyone to take advantage of. If you’re looking to get a first-rate education [...]
Are you thinking about enrolling in an online class? You’ll be in good company. According to a new report by the Sloan Consortium more than one in four students took at least one distance learning class in 2008. The study, called Learning on Demand: Online Education in the United States, found a 17 percent jump [...]
Earlier this week we talked about whether or not distance learning is a good fit for you. Even if you passed our five-question “quiz” with flying colors, there’s another factor that any would-be student needs to consider: Cost. The viability of financial aid is a major factor for many students in selecting a school, and [...]
Thanks in large part to the recession, the distance learning world is booming. Many job seekers are deciding to wait out the recession in the classroom — virtual classroom, that is. And even those with secure jobs are buttressing their resumes with advanced degrees or certifications that they can earn online. The number of distance [...]
