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10+ Ways to Be an Exceptional Instructional Designer Created: Friday, May 31, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013
Do you want to stand out as an instructional designer. Take a look at these top ten tips to improve your craft and be recognized as an expert.
Anyone Can Earn an Online Certificate from Harvard, Stanford, or Cornell Created: Thursday, January 18, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013
Did you know that you could earn a certificate from Harvard, Stanford, or Cornell without leaving your house and without having to meet rigorous enrollment requirements? Several prestigious schools...
How to Fail Your Online Class Created: Friday, May 31, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013
So, you want to crash and burn in your first experience with an online class? These ten easy steps will show you how.
List of Free Online Public Schools for Kansas Students, K-12 Created: Friday, January 18, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Kansas offers resident students the opportunity to take online public school courses for free. Check out this list of no-cost online public schools, online charter schools, and other government-fun...
Online High School Diploma Programs with Regional Accreditation Created: Thursday, June 22, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Each private online high school in this directory offers a full diploma program and is accredited by one of the six regional accreditation agencies.
How Google Fiber Will Change Online Education Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
As Google Fiber spreads through cities across the country, it has the potential to spur a renaissance in online education.
7 Horrible, Awful, No-Good Reasons to Enroll in an Online College Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Thinking about enrolling in an online college? You might want to think again. Online education can be great for a lot of students, but you'll have a bad time if you start attending with the wrong r...
Online Education Provides Solutions to Many Hardships Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Is online college the solution to the academic or college enrollment challenges you're facing? Find out.
Where to Sell Your Online Class Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Want to earn a living by teaching something that you're already passionate about? Take a look at these websites that help potential teachers sell online classes they create.
Find Your Textbooks for Cheap or Free Created: Sunday, January 16, 2005 Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013
While some online schools offer a virtual curriculum, free of charge, the majority of online colleges still require their students to purchase traditional textbooks with hefty price tags. Books for...
Free Online Math Classes Created: Monday, January 25, 2010 Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013
Free online math classes can help you master the basics without having to struggle through complicated textbooks or pay for a tutor. Check out this collection of the best free online math classes t...
Paying Off Student Debt for Your Online Education Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
If you're earning an online degree, chances are you're also racking up a bit of student loan debt. Here's how you can pay it off.
Make Money Teaching Online Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Want to make money while teaching on the internet? You don't need to be an expert. This article will show you how.
How to Get a Job Teaching Online Created: Friday, May 29, 2009 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Teaching online can be very different from teaching in a traditional classroom. An instructor who accepts employment teaching online must be prepared to help students learn without face-to-face int...
How to Choose an Employment-Friendly Online College Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
If you want to find an online program that will fit with your busy career, this article will show you how.
What Does an Instructional Designer Do? Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
They're creating, reading, researching, and organizing information every day. Find out what else an instructional designer does to make online classes successful.
Online Learning for Video Game Developers Created: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Want to become a video game developer? These free and paid online learning resources can help.
List of Free Online Public Schools for Kentucky Students, K-12 Created: Friday, January 18, 2008 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Kentucky offers resident students the opportunity to take online public school courses for free. Check out this list of no-cost online public schools, online charter schools, and other government-f...
Free Online Language Courses Created: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Want to learn a new language? The internet has a number of high-quality distance learning language courses. Best of all, many non-credit courses can be taken for free.
Free Online German Classes Created: Monday, November 03, 2008 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Free online German classes can help you learn the basics of the language in preparation for an exam, a trip overseas, or conversation with a German speaking friend. Take a look at the top-rated fre...
Three Smart Goals for Online Students Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
Successful students have three things in common: they are self-motivated, they have developed effective study skills, and they know how to manage their time.
How to Succeed in Your Online Classes This Winter / Spring Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
Want to have a successful Winter / Spring semester? This month-by-month schedule can help.
Free Online Photography Classes Created: Monday, July 14, 2008 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
Anyone can learn how to take great pictures with these free online photography classes.
Free Online Finance Classes Created: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
Want to learn the basics of stock trading, savings accounts, or personal financial planning? Check out these free online finance classes.
Free Online Religion Courses Created: Sunday, February 19, 2006 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
Do you want to explore your spiritual side? Do you desire to learn about the faiths of others? From Bible Study to Paganism, these free online religion courses can help you discover more about the ...
Homework Help: Ask Questions and Get Answers Online Created: Saturday, July 08, 2006 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
Online classes are convenient, but they don’t always offer the support of a regular university. When you find yourself wishing you had a tutor to guide you through a difficult math problem or ...
5 Internet Savvy Study Tips for Online Learners Created: Thursday, October 05, 2006 Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012
If you're stuck studying the old-fashioned way (hand-written notes and 3x5 flash cards), why not give the internet a try? There are several unique and interesting ways to master your material by ha...
Top Distance Learning Conferences Created: Friday, November 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012
Take a look at this list of distance learning conferences to see where and when the top e-learning meetups are this year.
Earning an Online Computer Science Degree Created: Friday, November 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012
If you're interested in earning an online computer science degree, take a look at these programs.
6 Reasons Schools Are Requiring Students to Take Online Classes Created: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
More and more colleges are requiring students to take at least one online class. Why is this new requirement being added? And, how will it help students?
Free Online HTML Classes Created: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
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 e...
The 10K Degree Program Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Excelsior college's new 10K Degree Program allows students to earn a bachelors degree for ten thousand dollars or less - guaranteed.