© j.gresham A lot of students are surprised when the learn that anyone can take Harvard classes online. Harvard Extension School, a part of Harvard University, offers distance learning courses with an open-enrollment policy. That's right…everyone gets in. Here's a blurb from my recent review of Harvard Extension School programs: “Harvard Extension School students can [...]

© wili_hybrid There's been a lot of talk about recession lately. But, some degrees are practically guaranteed to be in high demand – no matter what the state of the economy. Yahoo Education recently released a list of eight careers that are expected to grow like crazy. Here's a blurb: “Do you really want to [...]

Since yesterday's post about Excelsior College, several readers have asked about other life experience programs. The other two of the “big three” life experience universities are Thomas Edison State College and Charter Oak State College. These are all legitimate programs with regional accreditation (the most widely accepted form of accreditation). So, how do you tell [...]

Traditional schooling isn't the right choice for every teenager. Online classes offer flexibility as well as guidance to teen learners. Many online programs are regionally accredited and can help students prepare for college or the job market. My recently updated About.com article, Get Your High School Diploma Online, explores the options open to high schoolers. [...]

Online college is often the best option for adult learners seeking to complete their college degrees. In addition to the scheduling flexibility offered by online schools, students are generally able to earn their degrees faster when studying online. Many adults already have college credits at more than one school. Several online degree programs will allow [...]

Over the past couple years, UMassOnline has created several new online degree programs. Now, they're adding three additional virtual programs to their catalog. A recent UMassOnline press release reports: “These new program developments,” said Gray [the university's CEO], “are a result of our ongoing commitment to remain in the forefront of innovative online offerings in [...]

Every year, more online Christian schools open. There are now hundreds of online Christian colleges and high school programs. And the market doesn't seem to be waning. In addition to wanting flexible scheduling, many online Christian students are seeking a teachers that share their religious beliefs and and a learning environment with like-minded peers. If [...]

Online high schools are becoming more popular for both teenage and adult students. In my latest About.com article, I explain the difference between the four most popular types of online high school programs. Here's a blurb: “Not all online high schools are created equal. Private programs offer quality at a high price tag. Public online [...]

Online learning offers flexibility and convenience, but it’s not for everyone. Recognizing this fact, UMassOnline is offering over ten new blended learning programs. UMassOnline CEO David Gray explains: “We set out to be among the first to define and develop learning options that acknowledge long-standing and well-known preferences among some students for at least some [...]

Penn State is now taking applications for their new Community and Economic Development master's degree. Accepted students will take their courses 100% via the internet. Here's how the school describes the online degree: “If you are seeking a totally online professional master's degree in Community and Economic Development our new program may be right for [...]