I've recently added dozens of schools to the About.com directory of online college profiles. Here's what's included:"These online college profiles can help you understand your options...

eLearn Magazine editor Lisa Neal recently published a list of Ten Things You Can Do in Ten Minutes To Be a More Successful e-Learning Professional. If you're an online teacher or instructional...

Online students are often required to discuss their curriculum via a message board or chat room. Because of the apparent informality of these venues, it can be difficult to present yourself as...

Over the past year, there's been a huge movement towards free online books and other learning materials. One distributor, WOWIO, has already seen some success in offering free books. Here's...

Starting this fall, New York University's School of Law is admitting students to its newest program - the Executive L.L.M in Tax. Washington Square News reports:"The new "Executive...

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...

There's less than a month left to file taxes. Luckily, many filers are seeing big breaks this year. In addition to the nationwide rebate checks, most online students can apply sizable tax...

A recent New York Times article explored several issues with online teaching including the lack of face-to-face interaction and the tendency towards lower pay. Here's a blurb:"...flexibility...

Did you know that there's an entire magazine dedicated to distance learning? Distance Learning Today, sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association, is published several times a...

StudentHacks.org recently published a list of 101 Web Resources for Students. The list was written by a student who has actually used the resources in his own studies. If you're learning online,...

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...

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...

Diploma mills are unaccredited institutions that award degrees in exchange for money. Sometimes these fake schools offer a limited and inferior education. Other times they simply mail out a degree in...

Traditional schooling isn't the right choice for every teenager. Online classes offer flexibility as well as guidance to teen learners. Many online programs are regionally accredited and can help...

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...

A recent editorial in the UM-St. Louis Current charges that many of the reasons universities start online classes are harmful to student learners. Instead of starting online courses for student...

Learning how to interpret and use an online class syllabus is an especially important skill for online learners. Online professors don't always remind students about assignment deadlines and test...

Facebook is more popular than ever and many college professors are using the social networking site to help them teach. I'm not completely comfortable with students mixing their social lives and...

Microsoft is currently beta testing a website that may be very helpful to online learners. Microsoft Live Workspace will let students store over 1,000 Microsoft files (such as Word or PowerPoint...

Recent research from a University of Missouri study shows that not everyone is cut out for online learning. Students with certain qualities such as responsibility and determination are more likely to...