Many diploma mills give out worthless degrees based on so-called "life experience." These fake degrees won't get you anywhere in the workplace. However, there is a legitimate way to earn...

Some educators are beginning to use Twitter.com to take classroom discussions into the everyday world. Twitter allows users to post short snippets of information, which are then distributed to...

Want to earn a certificate from a prestigious university? eCornell, a subsidiary of Cornell University, is currently offering online certificates in business fields such as finance, management, and...

GetEducated.com recently published their list of the top 30 "best buy" online MBA programs. Here's what their online MBA program survey found:"The survey included 168 MBA options:...

Since most online colleges do not conduct on-location interviews, the admissions essay is the main way that admissions officers get to know applicants. My latest About.com article, How to Write an...

A new web 2.0 community is in the works for online teachers. The Social Media Virtual Classroom was the winner of the Knowledge-Networking Award, a grant of $61,000. The money will be used to create a...

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...

Many online schools have banned Wikipedia as a research source. This user-based online encyclopedia can be a great way to get basic information on a topic; however, it is prone to factual errors....

A growing number of nurses take some of their required health care courses online. Many online nursing courses still resemble the traditional, lecture-based classroom format. However, a new Nursing...

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:...

Online college is often the best option for adult learners seeking to complete their college degrees. In addition to the scheduling flexibility offered by online schools, students are generally able...

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...

Due to a slight decline in enrollment numbers, many business schools are accepting applicants straight from their undergraduate programs - without any business experience. Online MBA programs are...

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...

Many online business schools (as well as traditional business programs) are adding virtual simulations to their curriculum. A new Business Week article explains:"Online simulations are...

Want to attend a regionally accredited online college and earn a bachelors degree in legal studies or wellness/fitness? Take a look at California University of Pennsylvania. A new About.com profile...

Joining the military doesn't mean you have to give up school. Among other colleges, the University of Colorado offers several distance learning degree programs to military personnel. Unlike...

Over the past couple years, UMassOnline has created several new online degree programs. Now, they're adding three additional virtual programs to their catalog. A recent UMassOnline press release...

Community colleges are known for their open enrollment policies, entry-level courses, and affordable tuition. Now, they're tackling online learning. Virtual learners can choose from thousands of...

If you're a nervous test taker, you may want to enroll in one of Penn Foster's online programs. A student blogger recently shared his testing mishaps over on eLearners.com:"I'll get a...