Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Quavondo Nguyen A growing number of colleges offer free, non-credit courses online. Although these classes won't show up on your transcript, I've always believed...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, bonnie jacobs If you're looking for the latest thoughts in education, check out this list of 50 Must-Read Teacher Blogs from TeacherTips.com. They explain:"Both...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, David Franklin For years, I've used del.ico.us to organize my bookmarks and online research. Now, the site has a new domain, Delicious.com, as well as improved...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Amanda Rohde Some Massachusetts students may have difficulty securing student loans this year. The New York Times reports:"The Massachusetts Educational Financing...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Valerie Loiseleux If you haven't read the OEDb's Online College Rankings for 2008, take a look. They're the first organization to systematically rank online...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Günay Mutlu According to recent statistics, private online colleges are booming in Florida. RedOrbit explains:"They cost more and often get less respect than...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 4297858 If you need extra cash for online college, consider asking your boss. Many employers are happy to pay for online degrees that will help their workers...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Grzegorz Lepiarz After months of private testing, Google has finally made its Wikipedia competitor, Knol, available to the public. Now, users can post articles and even...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Laurin Johnson Do you feel comfortable taking a fingerprint scan before doing online coursework? Do you mind being watched by a webcam while taking a virtual test?...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Sean Locke Apple may soon have an improved software program for displaying video lectures. The Chronicle of Higher Education reports:"Apple already runs a free...
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Indiana University High school is a regionally accredited program offering self-paced diplomas. About half of their courses are online while the rest are carried out through mail correspondence....
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Viorika Prikhodko The open textbook movement seems to be gaining fans, as more students struggle to make ends meet. USA Today explains:"As textbook prices...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Nigel Carse If you're looking for an online college, one aspect to consider is class scheduling or pacing. My latest About.com article explores some of the most...
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© al-hayat Content management giant Blackboard has never been known for its friendliness with other websites. Blackboard has been extremely aggressive in defending its copyrights and doesn't shy...
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© woodleywonderworks If you're taking a break from online college courses this summer, there's still a lot you can learn online. Consider taking virtual lessons on a subject that interests...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Ariel Duhon Need some cash to fund your online learning? GetEducated.com is now accepting applications for their $1,000 Excellence in Online Education Scholarship. To...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, karen roach Online learners enrolled in accredited programs can qualify for federal loans and grants. But, according to a recent NPR article, some lenders have pulled...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 5861419A growing number of high school students are using the summer to take required courses online. The Dallas Morning News reports on the popularity of online...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Victor PrikhodkoThe Higher Education Transfer Alliance is an organization of colleges dedicated to supporting credit transfers between schools. My latest About.com...
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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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