Posts Tagged ‘distance learning’
Accredited Online Degree
Saturday, December 6th, 2008
Requirements for licensing and/or authorization for online educational institutions vary from state to state in the United States. Most states require that a learning institution be certified, authorized and/or accredited in order to award degrees to students. There are some schools out there that do not meet these requirements. In fact, there are several levels of fraud found in some educational programs and “schools.” They range from using the student’s work history as the “learning” period that earned the degree to simply selling diplomas. These “diploma mills” have been around for decades. Online programs like Degrees-R-Us promise a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in about 10 days. (There is a higher tuition fee if you want to graduate with honors!)
Now, however, there are some states (Oregon, Iowa, and South Dakota) that are cracking down on schools within their borders that grant degrees without any type of approval and legitimate accreditation. There are also some states (Wyoming, Montana, and Hawaii) that allow unaccredited universities to do business as long as they have a physical presence in the state. The problem is that when a state does pass legislation that requires accreditation, those schools simply change addresses (when you don’t have a campus, it’s not that difficult to move). The question of jurisdiction also comes into play. If the institution has an address in one state but sends out degrees from another state, then which state is responsible for it? For this reason, the most important thing to check out before you begin any kind of distance learning program is the accreditation the school has, or claims to have.
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Online Degree Program
Saturday, December 6th, 2008
Studying online enables you to be included in a program that fits your life. Online schools offers you the flexibility to study anytime. With a lot of available master’s degrees online consisting of more than 100 courses, as well as select noncredit professional development programs, you get the best of all worlds—convenience and expertise from the top technological programs. Distance Learning allows you to build real-world knowledge and skills that advance your career, while fulfilling your professional commitments. Listed below are few of the many available degrees online:
Master’s degrees and courses in:
· Aerospace Engineering
· Computational Science and Engineering
· Electrical and Computer Engineering
· Environmental Engineering
· Industrial Engineering
· Mechanical Engineering
· Medical Physics
· Operations Research
And professional development noncredit courses in:
· Digital signal processing
· Engineering refreshers
· Economic development
· Language education
· Lean Manufacturing
· OSHA Training
· Quality Manufacturing
· Supply chain & logistics
When you participate in the different programs or courses, you access a wealth of technological and industry knowledge while building a network comprised of intelligent and resourceful faculty and industry professionals. You get practical, directly applicable knowledge, and credentials without leaving your home or office. It is convenience without the high price. Not only that, you get to maximize the resources that are available to you. There are many different presentation and management techniques for online learning. Instructors team with Web developers and instructional designers to put together their courses. The result is (hopefully) a high-tech, interactive and very effective learning experience.
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Distance Learning
Saturday, December 6th, 2008
There are different types of online schools that provide very convenient and accessible type of education for those in need compared to others. That is why it is very important for you to carefully select which online school you would want to get into.
For example, faculty/student contact at Duke University’s Global Executive MBA program is significantly greater than in other Executive MBA programs. Its Web site states that this is because of the 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week nature of Internet-mediated learning. It states that the faculty hold weekly real-time office hours, as well as monitor class and team bulletin board discussions and respond to e-mail on a regular basis. On average, faculty will respond to questions from students within 24 to 48 hours.
Depending on the program and institution, distance learning may consist of synchronous (live) sessions or asynchronous (non-live) sessions. Transcripts and notes from lectures are archived, so you can always go back if you missed something. If there are live sessions with discussions among students, you can go back to those as well. Assignments may even be returned with audio clips so your instructors can convey their tone of voice along with their comments.
Printed documents may be sent to you through the mail, or you may have the options of printing them yourself or reading them online.
Some schools require an initial “boot camp” held at the campus (if there is one), where you will meet the other students, instructors and support personnel. You’ll learn how to use the technology, learn about the library and reference systems, and begin your coursework.
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Distance is no hindrance
Saturday, November 29th, 2008
One should never look at distance as a hindrance but rather a challenge and some what an advantage. The quality of education is usually better than that of a class room since most individuals who choose distance learning to obtain their education is more self motivated and every bit as conscientious about their education as their counterpart in the class room. Distance learning or education is completing a curriculum of studies without being present in a classroom. Convenience cost of travel and other costs associated with a more traditional setting and busy schedules are just some of the reasons more students are taking course work through distance education institutions. Wouldn’t your time be better spent on studies, leisure time or even time with your family or friends? Due to today’s technology, made in part by the internet, more people than ever before are choosing distance learning over traditional class room settings as the vehicle of choice to obtain their education. There are a lot of opinions revolving and having been thought of around the small issue which is turning to a big issue of distance learning. College life is about experiencing new things on your own and to avoid getting burned out from all that studying and slight nagging from parents. In a lot of countries, distance learning is a very common thing. After graduation, the student goes all the way to the college of their choice and lives in the college or university dormitory or a place nearby where they can rent out for the remainder of their stay in their university or college.
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Distance is No Hindrance
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
One should never look at distance as a hindrance but rather a challenge and some what an advantage. The quality of education is usually better than that of a class room since most individuals who choose distance learning to obtain their education is more self motivated and every bit as conscientious about their education as their counterpart in the class room.
Distance learning or education is completing a curriculum of studies without being present in a classroom. Convenience cost of travel and other costs associated with a more traditional setting and busy schedules are just some of the reasons more students are taking course work through distance education institutions. Wouldn’t your time be better spent on studies, leisure time or even time with your family or friends? Due to today’s technology, made in part by the internet, more people than ever before are choosing distance learning over traditional class room settings as the vehicle of choice to obtain their education.
There are a lot of opinions revolving and having been thought of around the small issue which is turning to a big issue of distance learning. College life is about experiencing new things on your own and to avoid getting burned out from all that studying and slight nagging from parents. In a lot of countries, distance learning is a very common thing. After graduation, the student goes all the way to the college of their choice and lives in the college or university dormitory or a place nearby where they can rent out for the remainder of their stay in their university or college.
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