How does distance learning work and would anybody be interested in obtaining thier collage education this way?
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Distance learning is usually obtaining training via the Internet in the form of videos, powerpoint presentations, software tutorials, etc. However, distance learning is also watching/participating in a teleconference at a nearby school or library or even in your own home. The one conducting the teleconference may be a university professor at a university hundreds or thousands of miles away. This type of education is becoming very common and is offered by more and more colleges and universities. This is great for people that have obligations (family, job, etc.) and/or don't live near a school they want to attend. Yes, many people are interested in obtaining their college education via distance learning. However, it's not for everyone. And, you can't take all of you classes via distance learning at regular universities.
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Yes, they do.  In fact, I completed my entire first degree online; I never stepped foot in a classroom.  However, they work only as well as the student works.  You must have a lot of intrinsic motivation to complete a degree online and you must be able to work well unsupervised.  I did mine at Athabasca University.  It's a good institution and has good instructors who help you through your course work.   Good luck.
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I would regard online universities as the absolute last resort for someone seeking higher education.\n\nThe quality of education these programs offer is minimal - there is simply no substitute for the kind of dynamic interactions and discussions that commonly occur in face-to-face college courses. Also, the quality of educator is significantly less at online universities - the best faculty choose to teach at real colleges and universities. Both the pay and work environments are far superior to online universities. So, for great classes from great instructors, go to a real college or university.\n\nAlso, because of the minimal training they offer, employers and graduate institutions place little value in degrees earned from online programs. Many of these programs lack even basic accreditation for the degree programs they offer.\n\nBottom line - you will receive little if any personal or professional benefit from online universities relative to what you could have received from a real college or university.
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This question is really difficult to answer.  So much depends on what you want to do with your degree, your individual learning style, your ability to finance higher education, and your over-all committment to learning.\n\nMany public and private (both non-profit and for-profit) universities are moving courses, and sometimes even entire degree programs, into an online environment. Your whole educational process, from admissions through your terminal course work, is conducted via phone, fax, e-mail and the web. What a wonderful concept!\n\nBefore you rush off to enroll, however, stop a moment and consider whether or not virtual learning is right for you.\n*Is the class or program of study offered by an accredited university?\n*Does this university have a solid reputation in the field in which you will pursue your coursework or degree?\n*What sort of training do the instructors have?\n*How long will it take to complete a course or program of study?\n*Are all of the classes taught online or will you need to attend a real classroom some of the time?\n*Is the class taught in real-time (meaning you'd have to log on during specific hours/times/days), or is time management up to me?\n*How much will it cost me?\n*And, finally, is there any financial aid available to me?\n\nIf, after working through all of these questions, you find yourself fully satisfied with the answers, then the online course or degree program is probably a good match for you. If not, weekend or accelerated degree programs may be your answer. If all else fails, its time to sit down and rearrange your schedule and make time for the traditional graduate program.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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It depends on the school.  Make sure it is regionally accredited.  Many reputable, established colleges have on-line degree programs now so stick with those and stay away from the "storefront' types that are strictly businesses.  Although the programs may be similar, some employers and other institutions do not recognize those.  You will have only the knowledge you have gained for the thousands you will be spending.  If you choose an accredited program from a "real" school, you have the knowledge and the degree.  \n\nSome feel that on-line work is easier.  Trust me, in many cases, it is not!  You are completing 16 week courses in 6 weeks.  You will spend countless hours in front of the computer.  The big difference is that you don't have to attend class for several hours at a time.
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Be cautious with online schools. Most "online" schools don't have good reps. Consider your options carefully. \n\nThere are reputable, "brick and mortar" schools that also offer degrees online. Their good reputation for their on-campus programs will flow over into their online program. I strongly recommend that you look at some of those. \n\nSome great universities that offer online degrees include:\n\nUniversity of Massachusetts at Amherst\nRensselaer Polytechnic Institute\nUniversity of Denver\nUniversity of Maryland\nDuke University\nDrexel\nCarnegie Mellon\nPenn State\nBall State\nU Nebraska - Lincoln\nBabson\nWorcester Polytechnic Institute\nUniversity of Illinois\n\nAnd there are others. But in general, when you're looking for a distance learning degree, try to find a program at a school that has a good reputation for their "brick and mortar" campus. \n\nGood luck.
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I'm taking classes online for a second degree. My first one was at a traditional on-campus school. I find the online method easier for me since I live in a rural area and I work full time - the flexibility is wonderful. There are disadvantages though - you have to be very motivated, it is easy to slack off, there isn't the face-to-face that you get in an on-campus setting, which can lead to misunderstandings if you misread a message. A lot also depends on what you want to major in. There are a lot of fields where an on-campus education would be better and others where either will work. Really do your research ahead of time.
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There are a lot of online and distance learning programs out there - some with good reputations, and some, not so good. In order to get the most bang for your buck, you'll want to try to find a program that's affiliated with a real, brick and mortar university. Employers tend to respect an online degree more if it's from a "real" university. \n\nSince money and confidence are an issue, I'd suggest that you start locally, with your own state college system. If one of those offer an online/distance program, then that'd be great, because you'll qualify for in-state tuition. Before you do anything, check the websites for your own state colleges, and if you don't find the information you need, call their admissions office and see if they have a program that will work for you. \n\nOnce you find a program, you'll actually end up being surprised at how many people in your program are exactly like you. They're older, they've been out of school for a while, and they are nervous. Don't be afraid to ask questions, to ask for help, to ask for tutoring - these schools usually have so many students in your situation that there are programs already set up to help you with these things!
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FOR ON-LINE DEGREES , THE LOCATION IS NOT IMPORTANT.\nAS LONG AS YOU CAN PAY THE COST.\nSO APPLY ON LINE,AND GET YOUR DEGREE.\nGOOD LUCK.
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Yes I have taken on line courses. It was set up where they recorded the classes and then you could view them online. There were a lot of good things about being online. Like I didn't have to make the 2 hour round trip drive to the school. I could watch lecture in my pj's. I could view lecture any time of day or night and as many times as I wanted. This is set up differently than most online courses though. Most courses require online discussion of material instead of a lecture. You do a lot of messaging to classmates and such. So you have to be self disciplined to make yourself do the studying. I would take more online courses. I really liked it. Hope this helps you.
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A lot of Universities in the UK now offer this course as Distance Learning.\n\nGo to http://www.hotcourses.co.uk \n\nThis lists all courses in the UK and you can choose Distance Learning as an option to search on.
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Distance learning is the same thing as online learning. It works fine for certain subjects that require rote memorization, but it works poorly for language learning or subjects that require active communication or cognitive skills.
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A quality education involves studying and learning the material. I certainly wouldn't want someone to have a degree in some field of study and they didn't know the material, and then that person got a job and screwed up big time.\n\nThe idea of a degree goes hand in hand with studying.\n\nThat said, there are a few study techniques that may help you learn material and retain it, without "hard" work. Reading the texts a few times helps. Reading is easy. THINKING about what you read, and asking yourself questions about the material helps. The idea is to make the material so well known to you, it is easily available, at the fore of your thoughts.\n\nRead class notes over and over, the day after you took the notes and expand the concepts so they are more easily understood. Even rewriting notes in complete sentences can help. Rewriting something is an easy form of studying, unlike memorizing.\n\nFamiliarize your brain with the concepts. Buy the textbooks and read them from cover to cover, twice! within the first couple weeks of class. Get the knowledge into your brain early in the term. Then reread each chapter as the class studies it.\n\nStudy with the idea of retaining the knowledge, rather than thinking of it as a chore. Internalize the concepts, make them yours. Know the concepts thoroughly so during class discussions you can join in, being very familiar with the topic, and truly learning and expanding on the knowledge already in your head.\n\nThese are my ideas, looking back at how I've learned to learn, over the years. I am about to work on a Master's degree, and I want to get nothing but A's... however, I know it's going to be tough... so like you, I want the grades, with "minimal" struggle. But, studying is the main part of what school is all about.\n\nGood luck!
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u can do it frm distance learning, it wont cost u much.....nd simultaneously u can go for a job....it will be benefecial for u....
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I am currently taking online courses and I think that the program is absolutely wonderful.  I am obtaining my Bachelor's degree in Science/Criminal Justice and I feel as though completing online courses are much better than going to an actual campus.  There are ways that you can find out by searching online...you can use these keywords:  "online education"  OR  "online degree programs".
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Online degrees are a good way to keep your schedule flexible. Typically you can work from any computer with Internet access. You would most likely participate in class discussions via forums or emails. You could hand in assignments by email or by posting to a web page.\n\nHere is some more info about online schools if you're interested:\n\nhttp://www.college-scholarship-hound.com/index.php?t=onlineschools\n\nGood luck!
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There is still a stigma by some toward college degrees that are earned by distance education. So, degrees from colleges that are traditionally identified with distance education--Walden University, University of Pheonix, to name only two--may be viewed in a more negative light than degrees from non-distance schools. I think that it also means that in some cases you might be better served by getting a distance education degree from a college or university that has traditionally given degrees by campus attendence. It is less identifiable as a distance education program. Again, my opinion on this, and, while these attitudes may or may not be fair, I think they exist.\n\nIn some settings a distance education degree might not even be recognized as a legitimate occupational credential. For example, if you want to practice as a psychologist (clinical, counseling or school psychologist, for example) you need to make sure that the states in which you want to practice count distance education degrees as meeting the educational requirements for licensure (North Carolina, for example, does not). Also, if you want to teach in a college or university you should know that it is difficult to get hired in most academics in traditional colleges or universities with a doctoral degree from a distance education program.\n\nThat said, many businesses or other job sites would not find a distance education degree objectionable. Distance education programs are also becoming more accepted in fields where the distance education degree is an "upgrade" from a degree previously earned at a physical campus program (such as in respiratory care). But some would, especially if you are in competition with someone who has a degree from a more well-known "physical" campus.\n\nHope that this helps.