Guide to Online Education

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Guide to Online Education

Our comprehensive guide addresses what online education entails, what online learning options exist, how to select the best online education for your needs, and much more.

In designing the "Guide to Online Education", we worked closely with online students, graduates, professors, and online learning experts to collect practical information to help you succeed in online learning.

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A Selection of Profiles of Current Online Students and Graduates

Profiles of Adult Students Pursuing Online Degrees

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Barry

B.B.A. in Management, American InterContinental University

"If you took a look at my resume before I got my degree, you might think I had to be 120 years old!" jokes Barry. And indeed, Barry kept busy in the 29 years between starting his degree immediately after high school and finally earning his full B.B.A. in 2006.

Miralina

Master of Arts in Interactive Art and Game Development, SCAD Online

Says this 22-year-old 3-D artist, "Surprisingly I have learned better doing e-learning program than in traditional classes. I think this is because I am working when I want to and I'm focused. I learn better by reading and doing versus listening."

Christopher

Master of Science in Management, Troy University

"The Navy taught me that success isn't something that just happens. You have to do the legwork to succeed." Chris has taken this lesson to heart by earning an associate's and bachelor's degree online. He's now working on his master's degree online.

Christian

Master of Business Administration, Walden University

"I would take very early morning classes, the ones that started at 7 A.M. and then drive after work to those that were offered late at night." Chris found that he was spending more time and money stuck in traffic than was efficient.

Marie

Ph.D. in Psychology, Capella University

Twenty years ago, Marie never would have predicted she would be teaching psychology and earning her Ph.D. at the age of 56. She was too busy raising her four kids and focused on getting dinner on the table every night.

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