Online Colleges, Universities, and Schools

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The Scoop on Online Education

This lens will help you find the best resources for online colleges, schools, and universities. These sites will help you learn about online education, where to find online degree programs, and how to succeed in online classes.

Getting Started with Online Schools, Colleges, and Universities 

Choosing the Right Degree Program

As computers get more advanced and more people become comfortable with the internet, it is ony natural that more colleges and universities move toward online degree programs. These program allow schools to accomodate higher number of students, while giving students the convenience and flexibility of attend classes from home. Online courses are often taken by people that work full time or do not live near a campus based program.

This hub will help you to make sense of the process of applying to and attending online schools.

Step 1. Find the Best Online Colleges

The best way to find online universities and gather information on them is by using the internet. I have listed several websites below that contain information about many popular online degee programs.

Through these sites you can learn about degrees offered by this school, financing options, campus based schools, and other things you may need to know for your decision.

Step 2. Applying to Schools

Once you have gotten enough information, you want to choose a few different online schools and apply. The application process for online schools is basically the same as for campus based schools. You fill out forms with you personal information and academic history as well as personal essays and send them off to the schools. Most schools charge a small application fee.

Places to Learn more about Online College 

Start you education here

These sites provide great free information about getting your degree online.
Online Schools: Find Online Degree Programs
Ace Online Schools is a fabulous guide to online learning.
Online Graduate School Center
Get the 411 on how to earn your Masters or PhD degree online.
Online Colleges and Universities
The #1 information source for top online colleges and the best online universities.
Top Online Universities
Find the best online degree programs at major colleges and universities.
Best Online Universities
Get top program info and view online schools ranked.

Distance Learning on Wikipedia 

Read this informative article on distanc learning

Distance education, or distance learning, is a field of education that focuses on the pedagogy and andragogy, technology, and instructional systems design that aim to deliver education to students who are not physically "on site". According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ?is a process to create and provide access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both.?Honeyman and Miller (1993). "Agriculture distance education: A valid alternative for higher education? Proceedings of the National Agricultural Education Research Meeting67-73 In other words, distance learning is the process of creating an educational experience of equal qualitative value for the learner to best suit their needs outside the classroom. Distance education courses that require a physical on-site presence for any reason including the taking of examinations is considered to be a hybrid or blended course of study. This emerging technology is becoming widely used in universities and institutions around the globe. With the recent trend of technological advance, distance learning is becoming more recognized for its potential in providing individualized attention and communication with students internationally.

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