© Bombardier Course management systems such as Blackboard are extremely popular and are used by colleges across the nation. But, not everyone is a fan. A new group of so-called "edu-punk"...

© spcummings If you're an online instructor or an administrator involved with distance education, you'll want to take a look at The Theory and Practice of Online Learning. This free,...

© MC Quinn Since e-learning is relatively new, the quality of these courses tend to vary. There is no standard "best practices" for what makes a good online course. Several recent studies...

© desi.italy If you're struggling with a language course or just want to study a few phrases for your next foreign vacation, take a look at EduFire.com. They connect language learners with dozens...

© Pathfinder Linden Many online colleges have created Second Life learning spaces to help students master material. Although some critics (myself included) tend to prefer more traditional methods of...

© flattop341 I recently stumbled across a rather incredible resource. The Center for Learning and Performance Technologies offers a list of thousands of online learning tools. Here's how they...

© j.gresham A lot of students are surprised when the learn that anyone can take Harvard classes online. Harvard Extension School, a part of Harvard University, offers distance learning courses with...

© iboy_daniel I've already posted about several types of online high schools including private programs, state-sponsored public schools, and university-affiliated schools. The fourth type to...

© conner395 online criminal justice degrees are becoming more popular with police men and women. While these virtual programs don't provide the physical training that may be required at some...

© Joe Shlabotnik In the past, critics have contended that online colleges are not comparable to their traditional counterparts. But, public opinion may be changing. At a recent conference one...

© meyshanworld Many high school students now have the chance to earn an accredited online high school diploma from a reputable university. Several traditional colleges are now in the business of...

© scui3asteveo Sometimes adult learners find it difficult to jump back on the college bandwagon. They may have spent years perfecting practical on-the-job or in-the-home skills without needing to...

© wili_hybrid There's been a lot of talk about recession lately. But, some degrees are practically guaranteed to be in high demand - no matter what the state of the economy. Yahoo Education...

© P. C. Loadletter Love logging on to Facebook, but hate checking your assignments on Blackboard? A new Facebook application can help you combine the two. Wired Campus reports:"Blackboard has...

© Gretyl Last week I wrote a post about private online high schools. There are a lot of virtual private school alternatives, but they can really take a toll on your wallet. Instead, you may want to...

© 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,...

© functoruser A number of teachers are adding cell phone features to their online classes. Today's cell phones can do more than store numbers and play games. Many students receive online class...

© sskennel In recent years, the online private high school industry has been booming. Schools like CompuHigh and Penn Foster enroll hundreds of students while new programs pop up every few months. My...

© Pathfinder Linden Educators from a recent webinar (online seminar) discussed the benefits of online gaming. eSchool News reports:"Online gaming can help students develop many of the skills...

© rob.wall Earlier this month, over a thousand teachers signed a document in support of more affordable and open source textbooks. Here's what the press release from MakeTextbooksAffordable.com...