1. What services does eLearners offer?
eLearners.com provides a variety of services to help potential distance learners find out about online education and be able to confidently select the best online courses, online certificates, and online degrees for their needs. eLearners.com does not provide the courses and educational programs—we simply point you to a wide variety of colleges and schools, and try to give you enough information about online learning to narrow your choices and make an informed decision.
2. Why do you offer these services?
We think that online education can be a very effective form of learning, based on our personal experiences, and we hope to help others enjoy learning in this format. From a business perspective, we believe that distance learning will be one of the next great applications of the Internet.
3. Does eLearners.com teach courses?
We get this question a surprising number of times. We are not an education provider. We do not offer courses, programs or degrees; we only provide you with information about colleges and schools that do offer programs online.
4. Can I teach courses for eLearners.com?
No, please see the above question. If you are interested in teaching distance learning courses, please inquire directly with our education partners.
5. How much does the eLearners service cost?
There are no costs associated with use of our services. Our services are free for learners, and we hope to keep it that way. This site is supported entirely by our education partners, service providers, and other sponsors.
5. How much does the eLearners service cost?
There are no costs associated with use of our services. Our services are free for learners, and we hope to keep it that way. This site is supported entirely by our education partners, service providers, and other sponsors.
6. What types of learning opportunities does eLearners list?
The eLearners database contains education programs that can be completed outside of the classroom, or off-site. Off-site education programs can include distance learning technologies and a wide range of online education offerings. Find out more about distance learning and online education.
7. How do I find an online college or course using your site?
Start your search by using the tool on the upper left-hand side of this page (the top reads Find an Online School). You can also do an advanced search for your topic or academic subject.
8. How do I find a degree using your site?
You can either browse different subject categories by clicking on links in our online degrees section, or do a simple search for your topic. Get some search tips if needed.
9. How do I find an online certification program with your site?
You can either browse different subject categories by clicking on links in our online certificates section, or do a search for your topic. Get some additional search tips if needed.
10. How do I find a free tutorial or learning site?
While many universities offer free tutorials and courses on the Web, these will not result in a degree or recognized academic credit. Unfortunately, eLearners.com does not list free tutorials or free online courses.
11. I am not able to find what I need.
That's OK! Try our distance learning discussion board. We also have a page dedicated to browsing and searching tips that may be of help to you.
12. What schools do your recommend?
We do not recommend particular online colleges or universities or learning providers. Only you can know which school is right for you. Be sure to carefully consider the wide variety of learning needs and the differences between distance learning providers. For tips on the decision process, refer to our Distance Learning FAQ section. Take your time, compare offerings, and use one of our request forms to get information from those schools that interest you.
13. I need a school for my particular situation
We have received numerous requests of unique individual situations. The majority of specific inquiries include a reason why the person needs distance learning or to study off-site, with information about the subject they wish to study. We suggest you learn about the various types of distance learning that are available, the types of learning providers that offer a particular learning format, and select the one which is best for your particular situation
14. What types of schools are highest quality?
As mentioned in the above question and answer, there are a wide range of institutions and organizations that offer distance learning. This includes both for-profit and nonprofit colleges and universities, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. eLearners.com includes Carnegie Classification data, which will help you understand what level of degrees a particular college or university in the United States is accredited to grant. For more on understanding our use of the Carnegie Classifications click here. Before you make a decision, it is worth understanding more about school accreditation as well.
15. What kind of online education is best for me?
There are numerous formats for distance learning and online education, including: asynchronous, synchronous, instructor-led, Web-based instruction, and mentor supported. Each of these types may use a unique combination of delivery and collaboration technologies such as threaded discussions, videos, virtual classrooms, etc. It is important to consider your learning style, personal situation. Evaluate your needs and match it with a distance learning delivery method to find what will work for you. Find out more in our Distance Learning FAQ section.
16. Is distance learning an effective way to learn?
We believe it is, but also know that online education is not suited to meet every person's individual needs. It really depends on: your learning style, situation; the type of subject you wish to study; the type of distance learning format you choose; and the learning provider you select.
17. How can I learn more about the education space?
The Internet provides such an exciting way to learn, that over the past few years an entire industry has sprung up to capitalize on this opportunity. It includes thousands of higher education institutions, professional training providers, along with K-12 schools and companies.
18. Where do I sign up for courses?
Once you have determined which online college or education provider best suits your needs, simply complete a request form. Please be aware that eLearners.com is not itself an education provider.
19. How much do online courses cost?
The cost for enrolling in an online course varies. We try to keep updated cost information on this site, but it gets outdated quickly because of the above factors. To find current pricing on any learning listed on this site, always refer directly to the learning provider's Web site, or request information from the provider using one of our forms (see question 18).
20. Can I request additional information from schools?
Of course you can—and should. We can only provide a limited amount of information on the thousands of courses and degrees offered by the higher education institutions or training and continuing education providers. We recommend that once you have narrowed your choices down to a few learning providers, you request more detailed information from them using one of our request forms.
21. Where can I buy textbooks or software?
Consult your online education provider for information about their online student bookstores or recommendations regarding where specific materials may be found. eLearners.com may sell textbooks in the future, until then search the Web.
22. Can you help me do online research?
Once enrolled in an online course, learners often find themselves needing to conduct research over the Web. You may have access to a campus library near your home or a digital library from your college. However, in most cases, you must learn to do research on the Internet. We list a number of research tools and online libraries on our site.
23. I need help finding a job after my program. Can eLearners.com help with that?
eLearners.com partners with Job.com to help you with your job search. Our job search and employment information is located in the Project Working Mom section of our Web site.
24. One of your pages is not working. Who should I contact?
Thank you for helping us maintain our site! If you find a page on our site that is not working properly, for any reason, please take a moment to let our Technical Team know. Your feedback helps keep eLearners running smoothly. Submit any technical problems here.
25. I like what you're doing on your site. Who can I contact?
We always welcome these comments.
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