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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Scott

Bachelor of Science in Management, Kaplan University

After thirteen years in corporate America, but without an hour of college credit to his name, Scott was "eager to jump right in and learn." He earned an AAS in Information Technology in 2005 and is now finishing up his bachelor's degree.

Randy

Master of Business Administration, Western Governors University

The consummate overachiever, Randy demands a lot of himself. He likes to work at his own pace … fast. In Western Governors University, he finally found a school that could keep up with him.

Dave

Master of Arts in Military Studies, American Military University

This 45-year-old sergeant with the Sacramento County sheriff's department places such value on his American Military University degree that he saved all his papers. "They're like trophies to me because one of my goals was to become a more effective writer."

Joan

Master of Science in Nursing Education, Walden University

A critical nursing shortage in the U.S. is no laughing matter. But Joan, a freshly minted graduate of Walden's Nursing program, is proud of her achievement. She hopes to "create a positive social change for health issues" in her community.

Andrea

M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications, West Virginia U.

American novelist Thomas Wolfe once said, "You can't go home again." Rock and roller Jon Bon Jovi disagrees and so does 30-year-old Andrea Ehmen. Going back to her hometown—virtually—to earn her graduate degree was a perk that really hit, well, home.

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