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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog January 2008 Archive

By Jamie Littlefield, About.com Guide to Distance Learning since 2004

The Economist Rates Online Business Schools

Wednesday January 30, 2008
The Economist recently released a report that ranks the top 10 online business schools (off-site link). British schools make up the majority of the list. But the number one slot ... Read More

New: University of Miami Online High School Profile

Tuesday January 29, 2008
Run by Kaplan Virtual Education, the University of Miami Online High School offers full-time, part-time and summer study for students in grades 8-12. The school specializes in "special talent" students ... Read More

State-by-State List of Free Online Public Schools

Monday January 28, 2008
Most states offer some type of online public school courses to resident students (K-12). Some states offer full online high school diploma programs, while others offer a limited number of ... Read More

New Profile: Fort Hays State University Virtual College

Monday January 28, 2008
Unlike many other prominent online colleges, Fort Hays State University Virtual College is part of a public state university system. While this means the schedules and programs are more traditional, ... Read More

New Profile: Benedictine University Online

Sunday January 27, 2008
Originally founded as Chicago's St. Procopius College in 1887, Benedictine is now an academically diverse university located in Lisle, Illinois. The online branch offers graduate degrees in business, public health ... Read More

College Coalition to Publish Virtual College Statistics

Thursday January 24, 2008
Several popular online colleges have formed a coalition designed to publicly share program statistics such as graduation rates. The Wired Campus explains that the coalition: "...is expected to develop a Web ... Read More

Sampling College on the Net

Monday January 21, 2008
Taking free online classes won't give you college credit. But, they can help you learn a new skill, improve your resume, or prepare for a "real" class. JournalNow.com recently published ... Read More

3 Online Degree Programs that Turn Test Scores and Life Experience Into College Credit

Sunday January 20, 2008
If you have demonstrable knowledge and life experience, you can earn a diploma by enrolling in a nontraditional credit program. Three regionally accredited schools offer students the chance to bypass ... Read More

Online MBA Accreditation

Friday January 18, 2008
School accreditation is the most important factor to consider when deciding on an online MBA program. Proper accreditation could mean the difference between an online MBA degree that gets you ... Read More

Online Degrees - An Environmentally Friendly Choice

Monday January 14, 2008
Here's an unusual way of looking at online learning: according to a recent article from World Wide Learn, distance learning is more environmentally friendly than traditional learning. Check out these statistics: ... Read More

Recession: Time to Get That Online Degree?

Sunday January 13, 2008
Years of economic decline may actually be a good time to earn an online degree. During a recession, it's harder to hold on to a job or ask for a ... Read More

How to Attend College Without a High School Diploma

Thursday January 10, 2008
Many readers have asked how they can enroll in an online college without earning a high school diploma. A diploma certainly helps, but not having one doesn't exclude you from ... Read More

Distance Learning on NBC News

Monday January 7, 2008
NBC Nightly News recently ran a segment on virtual learning. Their coverage (see streaming video) discussed the growing popularity of online degrees, the problem with diploma mills, and the need ... Read More

Connecticut High Schoolers Now Offered Free Online Courses

Saturday January 5, 2008
High School students living in Connecticut now have access to free online courses through a state-wide program called CT Virtual Learning. Courant.com reports: "The courses...are aimed at students at risk ... Read More

New Article: How to Choose an Online High School

Wednesday January 2, 2008
Choosing an online high school is a challenge. Parents need to find a virtual program that offers an accredited diploma and provides academic support for students, all without breaking the ... Read More

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