Online Education Primer

An Online Education Primer

According to the Sloan Consortium, about 3.2 million students are currently enrolled in Online courses. Thanks to a wide array of programs, anyone with the drive to succeed can enroll Online, despite physical disabilities, geographic location, or job constraints.

Online Certificates and Degrees

A certificate program usually consists of less than 10 classes that focus on a single vocation or subject area. Some popular fields of study include digital marketing, human resources, and project management. Certificate programs can beef up your resume and make you a more marketable employee. Also, traditional degrees such as B.A.'s and M.B.A.'s are also available through Online courses linked to brick-and-mortar universities. The Sloan Consortium points out that some Ivy League schools, such as Harvard, also offer Online coursework.

A Blended Education: The Best of Both Worlds

If distance learning doesn't sound appealing, consider enrolling in a blended-learning program. A blended education provides a combination of Online (asynchronous) learning with conventional classroom (synchronous) learning. Typically, lab work and workshops are completed Online while students attend class for lectures and group work. A blended education can allow you more time for your personal life. Also, a blended education may cut down on transportation costs.

With all of the high-quality Online programs available, now could be the perfect time to join the millions of Online students. Since Online classes are flexible, it can be possible to broaden your knowledge and increase your marketability on your own terms.

Source:
"Making the Grade: Online Education in the United States, 2006," Sloan Consortium

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