We have seen this coming for a little while now. We have the Internet in all its glory, and now it’s time to start using it for good. With all kinds of people connecting from every corner of the globe, we can now teach courses online that anyone with an Internet connection can enroll in,…
Five ways MOOCs could change traditional colleges forever
MOOCs, or Massive Open Online Courses, have the potential to directly and drastically alter the modern world of education. And, presently, they are on the rise. As these courses become more widely recognized and accepted and start counting the same as regular university courses, they are destined to change traditional college in several ways.
Three things to look for when searching for an MBA Program
An MBA degree (a master’s degree in business administration) can be a big stepping stone to a more rewarding career. Not only are MBA holders generally more satisfied with their jobs than the typical employee, but an MBA degree often leads to larger salaries. What could be better than working in a field you enjoy…
Top Melbourne business courses
The ever evolving business world requires up to date knowledge and skills to keep your foothold in the industry. For this, countless universities and colleges around the world revise their degree programs to help students not only learn new skills and gain additional knowledge, but also help them in deciding an ideal career direction. There…
Higher education options in Kensas
Whether you are from Missouri and the Kansas City area and want to go to school close to home or are looking to travel further away for school and feel like the Kansas City area is the right place for you, there are many different options when it comes to receiving a higher education. From…
The most popular online Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Online bachelor’s degrees have rapidly gained in popularity over the past few years, thanks to a number of factors including an unpredictable economic climate and the constantly evolving nature of many fields due to advances in technology. According to a 2011 study by the Babson Survey Research Group, as of 2010 there were over 6…
Free open educational source – edX Platform
Stanford University and edX, the non-profit online learning enterprise founded by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), announced their collaboration to advance the development of edX’s open source learning platform and provide free and open online learning tools for institutions around the world.
59% rise for online degrees applications
Online learning provider RDI, United Kingdom reported a 59% increase in applications for undergraduate degrees.The figures are based on RDI’s January intake, representing a year on year comparison. Total applications for all online courses (including degrees, diplomas, masters and MBAs) were up over 40%. Most notable is the surge in undergraduate degree applications, particularly when…
Distance learning – distance education … How far away?
We live in an age where we e-mail a person instead of having a phone call, and we phone when we should speak in person. Hiding behind technology is an easy excuse, what is difficult for many to know in what medium is the most appropriate to communicate in. On-line has become the rage in…
Will you get a better job with a degree?
With job prospects becoming increasingly bleak, many students are turning to online education to increase their individual marketability. The only question is whether this additional online education is bolstering or stifling their chances of getting a better job. Do traditional degrees hold more weight in hiring sessions than those received online? The answer lies in…