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Online education is general term which encompasses any kind of learning that is done exclusively online. Sometimes this learning is through free, self-study websites. Often, though, students learn through virtual universities such as the University of Phoenix and others. Many "land" universities also include online programs, sometimes called extension programs. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Typical Managed Learning Environment with a navigation menu and online community building tools. ... A professor giving a lecture at the Helsinki University of Technology A university is an institution of higher education and of research, which grants academic degrees. ... The University of Phoenix is a for-profit university, founded in 1976 by John Sperling, that specializes in adult education in three modes: Ground (in classrooms), Online (a virtual campus), and FlexNet (a combination of the two). ...


The majority of online colleges feature some form of recognized accreditation. Generally, accreditation is the process by which a facility becomes officially certified as providing services of a reasonably good quality, so that the public can trust in the quality of its services. ...


Degree Programs

A growing number of physical universities as well as newer online only colleges have begun to offer a select set of academic degree programs via the internet. These programs range from Associate’s degrees to Doctoral programs with available emphasis in everything from Business Administration to Criminal Justice to Nursing. While some programs requires students to attend some campus classes or orientations, many are completely online. In addition, several universities offer online student support services, such as online advising, student governments and student newspapers. This article is about academic degrees. ... An associates degree is a degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges and some bachelors degree-granting colleges and universities in Canada and the United States upon completion of a course of study equivalent to the first two years in a four-year college or university. ... Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a tertiary degree in business management. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Nursing is a discipline focused on assisting individuals, families and communities in attaining, re-attaining and maintaining optimal health and functioning. ... The Universitätscampus Wien, Austria ( details) Campus (plural: campi) is Latin for field or open space. English gets the words camp and campus from this origin. ...


Online courses generally require a computer with a broadband connection. Broadband in general refers to data transmission where multiple pieces of data are sent simultaneously to increase the effective rate of transmission. ...


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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of students taking distance education classes more than doubled between 1995 and 1998 and is expected to continue growing at a phenomenal rate.
Unlike a traditional class, online courses usually don't have regular meetings (though there are still due dates for assignments and exams, and you may have scheduled meetings or "chats" occasionally).
In just a few years, the Internet has turned online education into a multi-billion-dollar-a-year industry; the majority of colleges and universities now offer some form of distance learning as part of their curriculum.
Online Education Schools - Earn Your Degree Online. (292 words)
Online education enrollment has shot up almost 20% this year; 11% of postsecondary students will take at least one course online.
Online education advantages include the time factor, a major reason for getting your education online.
Online programs exist in the fields of: business, paralegal, nursing, education, criminal justice, financial planning and information technology.
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