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Popular Online Courses

oversee — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000

The popularity of online courses has escalated rapidly as the idea of distance learning has opened the door to higher education for entirely new types of students. Individuals who previously felt that furthering their education was far out of their grasp can now proudly call themselves students as they earn their degree at their own pace from the privacy of their own homes through e-learning.

What Can I Expect From an Online Class?

oversee — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000

You have decided to return to school or begin school for the first time. You have also chosen on an alternative path to your degree rather than the traditional classroom setting. Maybe you feel like a freshman and are wondering what to expect from this new adventure. Wonder no more.

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Cheating in Online Classes?

oversee — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Whether cheating is more common in online classes than in traditional classes is still open to debate. According to surveys that ask students to self-report on cheating behavior, cheating certainly occurs in both environments. One recent study seems to indicate that contrary to popular belief, cheating is not occurring more frequently in online classes than in traditional classes. Both online and traditional educators are concerned about students cheating and are combating cheating in several different ways.

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Using a Library in an Online Class

oversee — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Many colleges that offer online classes also provide online library services for their students. Even in an online program, instructors may expect you to use library resources to complete assignments, projects, or papers for their classes. To be eligible for these library services, you usually are required to be currently enrolled in a class and have a log in and password to access many of the materials on the library web site.

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