Posted by
in
Uncategorized
Dec 9th, 2006
From PR Web:
Drexel University Online, a pioneer in Internet-based education programs and subsidiary of Philadelphia's Drexel University, has added yet another online program to its degree offerings.
The new online Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication provides a common core of courses that emphasize communication theory and methods, followed by a concentration in corporate communication and public relations.
Program content teaches students how to address the communication and relationship challenges that arise when organizations deal with their various publics. This comprehensive approach successfully prepares students for senior-level Corporate Communication and Public Relations positions in any corporation or organization.
Like Drexel's other online degree programs, this fully-accredited program is offered entirely online, and is intended for working professionals. Students will have 24/7 online access to class materials, group discussion, instructor feedback and exams.
Great news; let's keep them coming!
(Image Source: Drexel University)
Posted by
in
Uncategorized
Dec 8th, 2006
A new site has launched, designed to help students find, finance, and succeed in online degree programs. CollegeEducationWeekly.com has the modern student in mind.
The benefit of College Education Weekly for students is apparent with an abundance of resources available at one convenient destination. The new education portal was created to simplify the search for information. Why go all over the internet? Online College Degrees and career education center resources and much more have all been assembled on one website.
College Education Weekly offers the user an all-in-one destination with in-depth content including up-to-the-minute education news, a detailed look at individual schools and their offerings, and over 40 articles updated two times per month covering a wide range of relevant subjects including "How to Fill Out Your College App," "Ways to Advance Your Career," and "What to Expect From Online Classes," to mention a few.
I'm all for anything that simplifies the process of obtaining a degree. Check out the site, and good luck!
Posted by
in
Uncategorized
Dec 7th, 2006
Whether you want to get your online degree from a larger, 'big name' university, or a smaller, budget-minded community college, your options are expanding. More and more colleges, of all types, are increasing their online degree and course options.
Massachusetts has recently experienced a boom in the area, though it is happening all over the world.
"Just about any course that can be offered in the classroom can be taught successfully online," says David Kelley, executive director of MCO. "Most of the professors teaching these courses are full-time professors from highly respected state and community colleges across Massachusetts. They are innovators in online learning."
Good news!
(Photo Source: CCIS)
Posted by
in
Uncategorized
Dec 6th, 2006
Here's yet another article on the popularity of online courses. As always, the writers agree that business is booming, and will only increase. They do offer a different perspective, though: rather than seeing a division line between 'traditional' classrooms and online environments, they posit that online degrees are becoming more popular as the two worlds are joined together.
About 80 percent of online students are undergraduates, and they are generally older and more likely to be working and have families. But only about half are pursuing online degrees, according to Eduventures.
The rest are taking individual online courses or increasingly mixing online courses with more traditional campus-based classes.
One reason online enrollment may be growing is that the difference between traditional and online classes is becoming less obvious.
It's not unusual now for traditional classes to post syllibi and homework assignments online or to have class discussions in group forums. Some classes take place more than 80 percent online, which makes them count as online courses for the Sloan survey.
"That's bumping up enrollment," said Eduventures senior analyst Richard Garrett.
A new and interesting perspective. What do you think?
(Photo Source: DTCC)
