Distance Learning Resources and Online Education Articles

Site Navigation

Search & Browse

Online Education Articles and Distance Learning Resources

Are you looking for education resources and information about topics such as financial aid and student loans? Want to know more about CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) and CLEP tests? You are in the right place. Our Articles and Resources section includes a wide range of distance education resources and is an excellent education resource.

Want to know how to shop for the best deals on student loans, apply for student financial aid, or search for scholarships? Or do you need general distance learning resource with online education advice? eLearners is proud to provide everything you need to know in one place.

Are you new to distance learning and online education? Our Guide to Online Education is your best resource for understanding more about online education.

Distance Learning Resources & Online Education Articles

About Online Education

Guide to Online Education Let us answer your questions about online education
Accreditation Learn about the accreditation of colleges and universities
Diploma Mills Watch out for unaccredited degrees!
eLearners Advisor Is an online degree right for you?
e-Learning FAQ Frequently asked questions about distance learning
Glossary Must-know distance education and e-Learning terms defined
Recent News Distance learning news articles from online sources
Research & Theory Distance education articles and research
Journals Distance learning journals and publications

Prospective Online Students

Back to School "Survival Guide" Tips & advice for adults going back to school
Project Working Mom Advocacy, support, and resources for moms earning their degrees online
Student Loans Learn about student loans and other financial aid resources
Scholarships Free money for college is out there!
Self-Assessment Learn more about yourself with these self-evaluation tools
Career Interest Test What degree or program is right for your dream job?
Newsletter Free newsletter about online & distance education
Education Laws Are you familiar with these important education laws?
CLEP Did you know that you can "test out" of college classes?
Accessibility Making distance education accessible for everyone
College Rankings How does your school rate?
Tuition Assistance for Service Members Are you eligible? Find out.

Current Online Students

Salary Guide for Online Degree Programs See how a degree will affect your salary
How-To Guides Tips for success in an online degree
Student Profiles How do other adults juggle it all? Read and find out.
Search Tools Our picks for the best online search tools
Reference Tools Online dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias and more
Virtual Libraries Get information about digital libraries and related resources

Education Links & Organizations

Accrediting Agencies U.S. higher education accrediting agencies
Associations Important distance learning groups
Higher Education Higher education associations and resources
Corporate Training Organizations and resources for corporate training
K-12 Online Online virtual high schools and other K-12 resources
Educational Technology Educational technology associations

Growth of Online Education

"Almost 3.5 million students were taking at least one online course during the fall 2006 term; a nearly 10 percent increase over the number reported the previous year."

Source: Online Nation: Five Years of Growth in Online Learning, 2007

Value of a College Education

"In 2005, the typical full time year-round worker in the United States with a four-year college degree earned $50,900, 62 percent more than the $31,500 earned by the typical full time year-round worker with only a high school diploma."

"Median earnings for women ages 25—34 with a bachelor's degree or higher were 68 percent higher in 2005 than median earnings for female high school graduates."

Source: Education Pays 2007, The College Board

Online Learning Statistics

"By early 2008, Eduventures predicts, about one in 10 college students will be enrolled in an online degree program."

Source:"Online Degree Programs Take Off", Washington Post, 2006

eLearners Advisor

A free tool to help you answer the question, "Is online education right for me?"