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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog November 2008 Archive

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

New Profile: Eastern Kentucky University

Sunday November 30, 2008
Since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the master's program in homeland security has become a cornerstone of Eastern Kentucky University's online curriculum. Overall, the distance education branch serves more than ... Read More

New: Free Online Drawing Classes

Thursday November 27, 2008
Anyone can learn how to draw by taking a free online drawing class. The top-rated free online drawing classes in this list offer helpful instruction for beginning artists of every ... Read More

New Profile: Iowa Central College Online

Monday November 24, 2008
A two-year school that focuses on providing job skills and laying the foundation for a bachelor's degree, Iowa Central allows students to complete an associate degree online. The school also ... Read More

New Profile: Boston University Online

Sunday November 23, 2008
At the graduate level, Boston University Online prides itself on its Master of Criminal Justice, calling it "the largest and most successful program of its kind." Also awarded are master's ... Read More

New: Free Online HTML Classes

Thursday November 20, 2008
Whether you want to practice your programming skills or create a simple website, these free online HTML classes can help. Learn this widely-used language by following tutorials, subscribing to an ... Read More

How to Be the Ideal Applicant

Sunday November 16, 2008
Applying to an online college can be particularly nerve-wracking. It can be difficult to know what your chosen program expects, especially if you don’t know anyone who has “attended” the ... Read More

Colleges Believe Online Learning Will Grow During Recession

Saturday November 15, 2008
A recently released survey from the Sloan Consortium shows that colleges are thinking positively about online learning in today's troubled economy. They explain: "Institutions believe that the economic changes will have ... Read More

How to Find the Best OpenCourseWare

Wednesday November 12, 2008
Are you interested in learning French, economics, or movie producing for free? Try OpenCourseWare. A growing number of schools are now offering free online classes in hundreds of subjects. You ... Read More

Celebrate National Distance Learning Week

Sunday November 9, 2008
National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) starts Monday. Celebrate by visiting the official NDLW website and signing up for one of the many webinars available to online teachers and students. "In ... Read More

MIT OpenCourseWare

Friday November 7, 2008
MIT OpenCourseWare is a collection of over 1,800 college-level class materials available to the public at no cost. The content offered on the MIT OpenCourseWare website is taken from actual ... Read More

Princeton Review Honors Colorado State's MBA Degree

Wednesday November 5, 2008
Recently, the Princeton Review ranked Colorado State University's business program and MBA degree among the top in the nation. This is quite an accomplishment since programs available online often struggle ... Read More

National Distance Learning Week

Sunday November 2, 2008
Mark your calendars - next week (November 10-14) is National Distance Learning Week. This annual event is sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) and is celebrated nationwide ... Read More

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