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Distance education provides an alternate form of learning for those that cannot dedicate themselves to full time study. While it can b e viable alternative to in residence programs, it's important to understand what it is and isn't, how the industry works, and how to distinguish between reputable vendors and fly by night operators.
Diploma Mills: How to Identify and Avoid Fake Online Degrees - eLearners.com
By na - A diploma mill is a actually a business that makes a profit by disguising itself as a legitimate college, university, or school. A diploma mill (or "degree mill") will pose as a real university and rewards degrees without evaluating any (or very little) academic work from its "students." They make money by selling printed degrees and providing academic references and falsified transcripts to individuals who purchase degrees from them. (This is excellent and a must read for anyone looking to find distance education schools.) (Added: 8-Mar-2010 Hits: 597 )Distance Learning Glossary - eLearners.com
By na - A glossary of terms pertaining to distance learning and education. If you are just getting going on this topic, check it out. (Added: 8-Mar-2010 Hits: 590 )Distance Learning Systems Teaching Tips
By n a - You'll find these various tips useful. Learn some best practices for videoconference delivery. There is also a tip dedicated to usability and readability for on-line educational materials. (Added: 12-Oct-2007 Hits: 275 )Distance Learning Pros and Cons
By Randell S. Hansen, Ph.D. - Here are some of the benefits as well as some of the pitfalls of distance education courses. (Added: 12-Oct-2007 Hits: 326 )Investigating the Relationship Between Cost, Reach, and Richness in Distance Education
By Lenn Anneta, Ph.D. - Is the money allocated to institutional distance education getting the results on the back end in terms of student achievement? A literature review of cost analysis studies on distance education is presented with three themes factored out from those studies: Costs (Institutional and student costs), Reach, and Richness (cost to the student). (Added: 12-Oct-2007 Hits: 356 )Distance Learning Do's and Don'ts
By Randell S. Hansen, Ph.D. - Before jumping into a distance education program, please review the author's do’s and don’ts (important rules) of distance learning. (Added: 12-Oct-2007 Hits: 431 )| Library Home Page |
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