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by Jamie Littlefield on September 09, 2008
6281080 Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 6281080 Women outnumber men in online classes. Yet, many struggle to complete their virtual degrees. A new study examines women learners and the...
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by Jamie Littlefield on September 02, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Paul Hart Bad news for certificate seekers: Rutgers Skill Certification Center is shutting down permanently at the end of the month. For years, online learners have...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Amanda Rohde Some students have found it difficult to secure loans for the coming semester. Although federal loans are still available, many private lenders are pulling...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Justin Horrocks Many Hawaii residents are skipping the commute and taking advantage of convenient online classes. The Honolulu Advertiser reports:"Between shuttling...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, The College Opportunity and Affordability Act became law last week after being signed by the president. This law has several clauses that may affect online students. My...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 5893466 Would you try harder if your online course discussions were rewarded through a point system? The Journal of Online Interactive Learning recently published...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Angel Herrero de Frutos Many online learners are concerned about The College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, passed by Congress last Thursday. The bill could...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Michael KrinkeWhen a tank of gas costs fifty dollars, it can be difficult to make a long college commute. That's why a lot of students are choosing to take online...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Alex SlobodkinWestern Governors University, a non-profit online college, is now reporting enrollment of over 10,000 students. This sometimes controversial school allows...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Jakub SemeniukA new Federal grant is making it possible for native Hawaiian students to receive free laptops. Here's Molokai Times has to say about the...
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© jadell UMass Online is reporting record enrollments and revenue from its virtual programs. The Boston Globe explains:"Matching last year's results, which were the best in three years,...
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© Wrote A growing number of high school students are taking online college classes to test the waters and earn university-level credit. RedOrbit reports:"...About a dozen PVHS students, and...
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The New York Times has launched a new educational website, called Epsilen, designed to help instructors build course content and help students connect with their classmates. Inside Higher Ed...
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Over the past few years, there has been a huge push towards making educational information freely available online. In most cases, the results have been extremely advantageous for online learners who...
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The University of Massachusetts (UMass) recently signed an agreement with the Chinese government to make its online classes available online. Their recent press release reports:"Under the...
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This week wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger issued a statement urging philanthropists to support the creation of free online textbooks. Wired Campus reports:"This week Mr. Sanger posted a public...
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Digital-Vending Services recently filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against the university of phoenix, Walden University, and the Capella Education Company. The lawsuit charges that these online...
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Colorado State University is planning a new online college aimed at helping non-traditional students and college drop outs complete their degrees. The Denver Post reports:"CSU president Larry...
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Several weeks ago, I reported on Transparency By Design - a new movement seeking to publicize online college data. A handful of popular online colleges have joined the effort and major media outlets...
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This Thursday, a jury ruled in favor of course management company Blackboard in a copyright suit against Desire2Learn. The Wired Campus reports:"Desire2Learn, which has its headquarters in...
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Simmons College will soon add new blended learning classes to their programs, thanks to a substantial grant. The Boston Globe reports:"There is a growing academic question in the electronic age:...
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If you're tired of paying several hundred dollars for textbooks each semester, you may be in luck. The House recently passed a bill to aimed at making college textbooks more affordable. The Stingy...
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eLearners.com recently released a list of the most popular online degrees users searched for on the eLearner's database. According to their recent press release, these were the top online degrees...
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