eLearning FAQ
Are you an adult going back to school? Are you interested in distance learning? Do you have questions about earning your degree online? If you answered yes, then you are in the right place!
Since 1999, eLearners.com has worked to provide helpful and relevant information to adult learners continuing their education online. Over the years we've answered hundreds of questions about distance learning. Here are some of the most common questions (and answers!) we've collected.
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What is distance learning?
To define or describe e-learning, it is best to first define learning . Learning is the act of developing skills or obtaining knowledge. So e-learning just means that you develop skills and obtain knowledge...
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What technologies are used in online education?
Distance learning uses a wide variety of technologies and different types of media. Most distance learning is Web-based and takes place through an "online campus" Web site. These sites are sometimes...
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How do people interact in online courses?
In a traditional class setting, the instructor provides feedback to students vocally, with body language, or writing on a whiteboard or chalkboard. Students comment or ask questions, interact with others...
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Is online education high quality?
Is distance learning an effective way to learn? We believe that the answer is yes! You are able to learn and progress through a curriculum using electronic media just as effectively as in a traditional...
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What are the pros and cons of online education?
What are the positive and negative aspects of online learning? You might find that distance learning requires more discipline and self-motivation than traditional courses that meet face-to-face. One method...
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What is the future of eLearning?
How does distance learning differ from traditional learning? Prospective students are often surprised to find that, at their cores, online learning and traditional learning are remarkably similar. It may...
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How is it different from traditional learning?
What advancements and changes can we expect for online education? Distance learning is not simply a contemporary trend that will fade away. When considering the future of distance learning, it is important...
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Am I suited for online learning?
Is distance learning right for me? Earning your degree through distance learning can be a convenient way to go to school, but there's still quite a deal of work involved, and it's not necessarily right...
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What makes a good online degree or college?
How can you be sure a college is right for you? Ultimately, you are the only person qualified to answer this question! We can provide some insight as to some of the factors to consider when selecting a...
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How can I find other resources?
Where can I find additional information? As you refine your search for the distance learning program that meets your needs, you may want to find other resources and some additional help. eLearners.com...
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