1. Online Education Anabel Robertson

2. What is online education? Online education, also known as distance learning or e-learning, differs from traditional education because students are not required to visit an actual classroom and listen to an instructor face-to-face

3. Benefits of Online Learning Students no longer have to: Quit their jobs to attend college Take time off work to attend class Students are able to: Learn at their own pace Earn degrees in less time than it would take to juggle traditional courses Gain more one-on-one access to their instructors

4. How Online Education Works After researching the best accredited institution, students are required to apply to one of the college's degree programs. Once accepted into an online program, students are asked to sign up for appropriate courses. After the registration process is complete and students are accepted into the program, the real work begins…

5. How Online Education Works Students begin their course studies by logging onto the Internet. Once they're in their appropriate classroom, they'll learn by reading assignments, asking questions, and receiving instructor feedback. Some courses even offer forums and/or chat rooms where students can gather, with or without the instructor, to discuss assignments. Finally, students are graded on homework assignments, final projects, and test scores.

6. How to Find an Online Course/Degree Search websites such as www.online- education.net or www.onlineeducation.infowww.online- education.netwww.onlineeducation.info These websites will list accredited online institutions as well as some financial aid information They will also provide information of which certifications, degrees, or courses are offered where

7. Programs Available www.online-education.net lists the following degrees available through online education:www.online-education.net Accounting, Associates, Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Doctoral, Education, Fashion Design, Information Technology, Interior Design, Law, Masters, Marketing, Multimedia, Nursing, Paralegal, Psychology, Teaching, Technical, Telecommunications, and Teacher Certification

8. Online Institutions There are online education institutions available in all 50 states and some international programs as well. A growing trend is for established institutions to offer online courses.

9. GW’s Distance Learning Every summer GW offers a variety of online courses. Summer 2005 is offering courses in the following subjects: Anthropology, American Studies, Astronomy, Business Admin, Comp Science, Econ, Educational Leadership, English, Forensic Science, HR Development, Math,Organizational Science, Physics, Psych, Religion, Sociology, Statistics,Special Education, Teacher Education and Women’s Studies

10. Popular Online Institutions University of Phoenix Westwood College DeVry University Regis University Kaplan University Jones International University

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