How Online Learning Works
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The Anatomy of an Online Course
For students who have never taken an online course before, the concept can be somewhat foreign. Three online instructors and an online student explain the makeup of an online course, the major expectations...
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What Is CLEP All About?
What is CLEP? The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) awards college credit at more than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities for demonstrating achievement in a subject by means of a computer-based...
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How You'll Be Graded in an Online Course
As you’re exploring the option of an online degree, you might wonder how online students are graded. And while there’s no single formula for online grading, most online instructors test and...
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Hardware & Software You'll Need for E-Learning
If you're new to e-learning and the digital age, you might be concerned about the technical requirements. How much equipment will you need, and how will you learn to use it? Don't worry! Today's technology...
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Credit vs. Non-Credit
For-Credit College Courses, Programs & Degrees Give Me Some Credit! Most of us want to get credit for work we've completed. Whether it's a paycheck, a good grade, or a pat on the back, credit lets...
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Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Classes
Synchronous online classes are those that require students and instructors to be online at the same time. Lectures, discussions, and presentations occur at a specific hour. All students must be online...
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Self-Paced Education
Self-paced programs are exactly what they sound like. You pace the classes yourself. That means you don't have to drive to a campus at a scheduled time, and you won't be asked to work on group projects...
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Cohorts in Online Courses
People are communal learners, which explains why classmates and study groups provide such great learning supports. As an online student, you can lean on your cohorts to stay motivated, to feel more involved...
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