For adult learners, going back to school is not as simple as buying a new backpack and getting a good night sleep prior to the first day of class. There are many factors to consider before making the financial and time commitment of pursuing an online college degree.

If you’re an adult learner returning [...]

Oh, the many feelings that get conjured up at the mere utterance of the simple phrase: “back to school”! There is the exciting burst of hope at the chance for a fresh start, the brand new set of goals to strive for and the anticipation of change for the better.

For nontraditional students pursuing degrees in [...]

If this is your first time reading this blog, then here’s the scoop: nontraditional education, particularly online learning, is here to stay. Why? Because nontraditional education is College for Working Adults: accessible classes and career-relevant curriculum designed to meet the needs of nontraditional students. One way working adults can get the college education they need [...]

The economy seems to be the number one factor influencing the increases in college enrollment, inspiring people who have jobs to further their education to improve job security and providing an option for those who have been laid-off to get a degree in hopes of landing a job in the near future.

Community colleges and online [...]

For adults returning to college, the benefits of real world experience such as holding full-time jobs, paying bills, heading a household, or raising families prove to be highly valuable in preparing these more mature, nontraditional students for the unique and nontraditional realm of online education.

Here are some of the types of skills and knowledge unique [...]

The MBA or Master of Business Administration is a versatile degree that can be applied to a wide range of business specializations and roles, improving your career prospects and increasing your earnings potential. Today’s globalized, knowledge economy calls for innovative leaders and managers who can adapt to a rapidly changing business environment with integrity and [...]

If you are among the many college studentes who have decided to pursue an online degree, then finding the right online school for you is an important decision. Aside from personal preferences, there are 4 defining features of a top online school that can help you distinguish it from its competitors:

1. Accreditation

In order to [...]

If you are like me, then you are technologically savvy enough to navigate the Internet - enjoying the occasional video, buying music, emailing for work and personal needs, uploading photos and links, joining groups, playing games, catching up with old friends, or promoting either or both business and pleasure on social network websites. I have [...]

If it’s one characteristic that pops into your mind when you think “online courses,” what is it? Personally, I think flexibility. Most distance learning classes allow you to participate on your own time, at your own pace, with your own resources - truly an experience that allows you to customize how you earn your degree. [...]

For a number of reasons, changes towards improving quality and making more affordable online college programs available are on the rise.

Since their incarnation, online degree programs have drawn skepticism regarding the quality level of an education received outside of the traditional classroom setting and although they can be considered less expensive than campus colleges, they [...]