Archive for February, 2007

Art Institute Online Opened A Virtual Campus At Second Life

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007 in Online University News | No Comments »

I read that the Art Institute Online opened a virtual campus in Second Life.  And this sounds really interesting because being in Second Life is such a great new way to explore and interact with people around the world in real time. And studying in a virtual 3D environment while being represented by avatar seems […]

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Beekeeping Course Is Now Available Online

Monday, February 26th, 2007 in Online University News, Online Degree Program | No Comments »

You heard it right!  People who would like to have a formal study about beekeeping can possible do it by attending an online course. The University of Delaware is now offering their Apiology and Apiculture course via online making it possible for anybody to learn beekeeping without leaving their home or office.
Apiology and Apiculture course […]

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Wikipedia Founder Graced Capella University

Friday, February 23rd, 2007 in Online University News | No Comments »

Wikipedia founder, Jimmy Wales recently graced the Capella University as he gave his speech to the masteral and PhD students of the online university to its recent residential colloquium that was held in Orlando.
And to extend the honor of having Jimmy Wales on their latest residential colloquium, the university likewise featured the speech of Wikipedia […]

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Online Enrollment At UMC Are On The Rise

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007 in Online University News, U.S. Online Universities, Accredited Online Universities, Online Universities | No Comments »

The University of Minnesota, Crookston reported that this spring, they have increased by 27% for online student credit hours as compared to spring semester last year. They attributed the said increase to the surging interests of students to more flexible learning environment and the university’s accredited online bachelor degrees. UMC received their accreditation to by […]

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Online Studying At Strayer University

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 in Online Degree Studying, U.S. Online Universities, Accredited Online Universities, Online Universities | No Comments »

Strayer University, is one of the most established and largest universities in the United States that offers online degree programs through their Strayer University Online. If you would like to obtain a degree through online studying but are hesitant to enroll in institutions that entirely offer online courses, you could put your trust on the […]

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Online Studying At Northcentral University

Saturday, February 17th, 2007 in U.S. Online Universities, Accredited Online Universities, Online Universities | No Comments »

Northcentral University is one of the accredited and top online universities that offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in education, business and technology management and psychology. NCU is well known for its 100% online academic programs that specifically cater to the hectic lifestyle of professionals and adult learners.
NCU do not have any residency requirements. And […]

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New Legislation Aims To Protect Students From Meaningless College Degrees

Friday, February 16th, 2007 in Laws On Online Education, Online University News | No Comments »

The Chronicle of Higher Education released news that that Rep. Vernon J. Ehlers, Republican of Michigan introduced legislation that will put online learning into scientific scrutiny. The legislation is known as the Independent Study of Distance Education Act of 2007, H.R. 412. This will task the National Academy of Sciences to run a study that […]

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Is It Really Worth Taking Life Experiences Degree?

Thursday, February 15th, 2007 in Online Studying Tips, Online Degree Studying | No Comments »

This is the question that I am asking myself for several days now. I am curious to know the personal experiences of those people who obtained this kind of degree. How they make use of these degrees? Does their life experiences degree give them benefits? Did they get promoted or commendations because of it?
I didn’t […]

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Drexel Added 3 New Education Degree Programs

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007 in Online University News, Online Degree Program, U.S. Online Universities | No Comments »

Drexel University with its mission to offer quality education alternatives to busy educators who wish to excel within their field of specialization has added three more online education degree programs with their current offerings.
Drexel now have Bachelor of Science in Education; Master of Science in Global and International Education; and Master of Science in Teaching, […]

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NCU selected as FBI National Academy Associates Education Partner

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007 in Online University News, U.S. Online Universities | No Comments »

Northcentral University announced their selection as the FBI National Academy Associates’ education partner. The University along with six other U.S. colleges and universities will be serving the educational needs of current and former law enforcement professionals who wish to pursue college education or advance their career by pursuing masters and doctor’s degrees online.
NCU was among […]

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