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Umuc Asia Distance Education
I am considering enrolling in University of Maryland University DE program and getting my Bachelors in Computer and Information Science. If anyone can give me some feedback on this college and/or computer program, I would appreciate it.I got my BS in IFSM from UMUC in the traditional manner, and I am finishing my last course in an MS program via DL. My experience at the graduate level (since taking DL courses to finish my MS) has been that UMUC does not offer a very rigorous progra...

Theological Distance Education, Andersonville Theological Seminary
I work with a guy who is receiving a degree from Andersonville Theological Seminary. Anyone know anything about this school?"Andersonville Theological Seminary is accredited by the Accrediting Commission International (ACI), located in Beebe, Arkansas." ACI is an unrecognized accrediting agency, doing business for many years. There is no substance to its process. Schools claiming such accreditation are simply trying to fool people into thinking the schools are actually accredit...

Information Technology via Distance Education
The Princeton Review/Random House this week released the book "Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools: Earning Your Degree Without Leaving Home." The book profiles 195 accredited universities offering over 1,000 distance learning degrees or career credentials at the graduate level. All programs profiled in the guide require either no time on-campus or short learning residencies of a few weeks each year. Introductory chapters cover consumer-related topics on how to spot -- and avoi...

Real Estate Distance Education, Real Estate Licensing
I was wondering if there was a way to earn a license in Real Estate Brokering from home. Is there any distance learning schools that provide this type of education? Any thought would be gladly appreciated.I gather from your post that you are interested in the Real Estate business. I am also in the Real Estate business, however, not as a traditional broker. My business involves Online Real Estate, specifically E-Technologies used to sell, buy, market and refinance homes. F...

online master degree in computer science
Does anybody know what universities offer online master degree in computer science, and what kind of experience with such programs (things like accessbility, exams, help, and interaction with teacher/students)?You seem to suggest that only positive experiences should be posted here. I strongly disagree. This forum is ideally suited to all sorts of discussion of distance learning experiences, good and bad, and I for one appreciate Mr. Green's comments. UMUC is highly regarded and ne...

Math degree via distance education
I am looking for an accredited math degree program that is available via distance education. If that is not possible then I am looking for a way of validating degree level math knowledge through study followed by subsequent examination. I currently hold a traditional computer science degree but would like to improve my math skills to the degree level without returning to school. Thank you for any information that you can provide.recommendation: forget the on-line math degree mumb...

transcription correspondence schools
I have a friend who is interested in taking a transcription correspondence course. I am basically a lurker who knows that members in this group are knowledgeable about such things. Would anyone like to reveal the best/worst for her?IMHO, the best correspondence school is the California College for the Health Sciences. They can be previewed at http://www.cchs.edu Why did you recommend CCHS over some of the other schools? I've always heard that the MTMonthly site and Linda Andrews'...

Distance education for nurses
Can anybody give me references to some schools offering distance education at Bachelors level for Nurses.Check out Ball State University's offerings. There is an RN Completion program. http://www.bsu.edu/nursing/ http://www.college-without-classes.com has 9 different BSN programs you can choose from, listed in their database. I read with interest the bit on distance learning. I have worked some with it, and found it exciting. Takes a lot of know-how in several areas, faxing, ...

Mpa Degree And Distance Education, Emergency Management Degrees
I am looking for information on Universities that offer Emergency Management Degrees by distance learning.Information on current and planned degree and certificate programs is available at: http://www.fema.gov/EMI/edu/. American College of Prehospital Medicine http://www.acpm.edu/ I posted this same question myself a couple of months ago. There are several schools listed on FEMA's website (http://www.fema.gov/EMI/edu). I personally choose the one at Jacksonville State Universi...

MBA Distance Learning Programs
I am looking at MBA distance learning programs and have found six that meet my general criteria of being accredited. Accrediatation was important as I may want to pursue a PhD and teach busines at some later point. Comments from any member of this forum would be appreciated on any aspect the following programs: Regis University University of Phoenix Stephens College Keller Graduate School Colorado State University Auburn University If anyone is interested I have an ...

long distance education
Hi , can i ask some questions about long distance education ? what is the benefit and weakness of this programme , and how to develop this programme ?I am doing a project on long distance education .Please give me your information on this kind .what is the benefit and weakness of this programme and how to develop it . How to develop it?... a tedious answer in all certainty... go to www-icdl.open.ac.uk... if yu' cyah find it dey, den' it ent out dere!!* In a few weeks I'll begin...

Idaho Distance Education Academy, Jefferson Univ. FAQ
1. Will corporations and other institutions accept my degree from Jefferson University? YES. Major international companies such as 3M, Farmer’s Insurance Group, Fina Oil, General Motors Corporation, United Auto Workers, Southwest Assurance Corporation, and many other leading organizations have accepted degrees from Jefferson University. The list continues to grow. 2. Is JU an accredited University? YES. The International Commission for Excellence in Higher Education, Inc. ha...

Any feedback: International Correspondence School (ICS)
Any folk out there has any feedback or experience to share about the courses offered by the International Correspondence School, especially the programming courses?By all accounts from folks here who have seen the ICS materials relating to computer technology or computer programming, the instructional materials are so out-of-date and incomplete as to be nearly worthless. You can check dejanews.com for further details. If you're interested in computer programming, you may want t...

High School Correspondence Class
You oughta share with us the nature of the college correspondence courses. Some of us have kids in the high school years and we know first hand that it's a different ball of wax than teaching fonix to a 5 year old. Then what about college? At least I'm interested in what kind of correspondence course he is in.We found it easier to teach our sons when they were older (we started home education in Jan 1992 when our two ds were 9 and 11 years old). By the time, they were 14 or 15, they ...

Rankings Of Distance Education Programs?
Does anyone know of a ranking of the quality of distance education programs, similar to those that are published on conventional programs? I'm looking for more than just accreditation -- who has the most respected programs?Rankings of schools are always suspect as you really need to look at the criteria used for ranking them. If you are into rankings there are two initial approaches for the DL schools. First, you can find the schools that offer DL programs and look up those schools ...

Online Distance learning MBA Programs
I saw your posting and thought I would reply. You may want to take a look at the following sites as they offer a number of online/distance learning MBA programs. 'Online MBA' (http://www.careeradvantage.org/) 'Online Masters Programs' (http://www.masters-degree-online.net/) 'Online Degree Programs' (http://www.online-degree-programs.info/) 'Executive MBA Online' (http://tinyurl.com/kd1p)I also found a few distance learning websites that offer a number of accredited ...

Distance Learning Through Education Direct, distance learning-certification
I'm hoping someone can direct me to a Masters in Education program that leads to certification in the US and can be done through distance learning. I have searched quite a bit, but as yet, I have not found a program. If you could email your responses, I would appreciate it.I don't know about a Master's program, but the University of Phoenix offers an on-line Post-BA Teacher Certification program. Just be REAL careful about scam institutions where all you are really doing is "buyin...

Distance Learning vs. Distance Degrees
I have a Bachelor's degree from Thomas Edison State College (TESC). Did I earn my degree through distance learning? No. I was deemed worthy of a degree by testing and portfolio assessment. This seems an acceptable, if "nontraditional", practice in the higher education field. I did not learn anything at TESC except how to work the system. That's not true, of course, but you see my point.(The one exception, incidentally, is Antioch University, which will grant up to 15 of 60 qua...

Distance Learning Higher Education, Distance Ed and learning theories.
I am currently working on a thesis for a BA in education and training. The subject matter concerns Distance Education via the internet and how this compares with traditional training and education. In particular I am looking for studies which identify difficulties encountered with training/education via the internet and studies examining learning theories and construction of internet based distance education courses. Has anybody got any pointers?WASH., D.C....A new national repor...

Distributed Learning vs. Distance Learning/Education ?
I am troubled by your surrender sir. While I am no fan of fads or jargon for jargon's sake, I do happen to believe that what this discussion is reaching for is a term which better defines what we are doing than "distance" learning/educating/etc. This is not to say that jargon can't be abused, as in your example, but neither do I think that the participants in this discussion are of that ilk. I know that I do not use distance education because I feel that technology and reality have m...

Distance Education: A First Hand Account and Advice. ?
If you are considering Distance Education classes? You might benefit from reading some first hand accounts Distance Learning. On the up side there are great opportunities to learn and earn degrees. On the downside, some of the classes are not well organized, lack interaction and have sub-par teachers. Learn more about the ups and downs of distance education from a free article from StudentNow.com. "Distance Education: A First Hand Account and Advice." http://www.studentnow.com/feat...

Will a distance learning degree limit me?
I'd like the opinions and advice of the readers out there. I'm currently in Human Resources working as a recruiter, though I may not always be in this field. I'm considering getting a Bachelor's degree in psychology through distance learning, but I'm concerned about whether that will limit me as far as any stigma attached to distance learning. I may also wish to pursue a graduate degree later. Someone who hires recently said to me, "if I get someone with a distance learning degre...

Athabasca University: Master of Distance Education ?
I am looking at the Master of Distance Education course from Athabasca University very carefully. Is anyone enrolled and do you have any comments.Don't know anything about the program but the school is solid. Not enrolled, but I looked it over earlier this year as a possibility. I was very impressed with the curriculum, and the price wasn't that bad either (all things considered). I've just enrolled as a non-program student for the Introductory course starting in January 2000....

Texas distance education ?
I am also a Texas resident looking for distance education here at home. I am a 50 year old woman who wants to finally get her education after having put three children through college. My problem is the TASP test. I don't want to have to waste three semesters learning algebra again to pass that test, to get a degree in journalism. Does anyone know an address to write to find out about DE opportunities in Texas?If you're going to be studying at home why are you so concerned th...

Seeking Seminary that offers Distance Education courses ?
I am currently working on a degree through Regis University in Denver by way of videotape, voice-mail and correspondance. I have a friend who has been very impressed by the quality of information that I am able to receive from this system and has raised the question, "Is there a comparable program offerred by one or more Seminaries that would allow him to pursue an advanced degree in Religion?" Does anyone know of such a program that I could refer him to?You may be interested ...

Distance Education School,Frugal Graduate School Suggestions?
Does anyone have any frugal suggestions on _ACCREDITED_ graduate school programs by distance education?I know of (including the one I work for now) do it by reimbursement, and then it's 75% (which is certainly nothing to sneeze at)... but I'd have to come up with the money up front and wait months for repayment. For graduate work, it's considered a "special circumstance" and definitely requires approval, and a B grade or better is necessary for reimbursement. Also, if I leave the ...

Setting up a distance education program ?
I have been asked to write a proposal to establish distance learning at my University. I am a faculty member in multimedia and have expressed an interest in developing curricula but do not know anything about the technology and the costs involved. Can anyone help me? Is there a guide I could use so I know what we will need to purchase, have in place for telephone lines, video, etc.There was an organisation mentioned in this NG a few weeks ago - it was (I think called) realeducatio...

Distance Education Phd Program,Distance Learning D.A.?
I have seen several references and posts over the past months to DL PhD sites. Are there any accredited DL DA (Doctor of Arts) programs? I don't recall seeing any in Dr. Bear's book, but then again, I just got bifocals....I'm aware of in the States, but I think Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia might have had a D.A. program of some kind. I'll be running across my papers within the next few days, in all likelihood, so I'll drop a note if I find anything interesting. My c...

Distance Education Open University?
I am studying towards an earth science degree with the Open University (no I don't wear flares and a kipper tie!!), Is there anything similar in Oz (i.e Distance learning) as I would like to continue my studies when me and my wife emigrate (hopefully). If so can I start studying before we go over there.There's nothing as developed as the OU, which really pioneered the concept. However, you've a number of options: Open Learning Australia - http://www.ola.edu.au This offers degrees ...

Distance Education Ontario,Distance Education course development ?
I am attempting to develop an Internet based distance learning course in agribusiness. I am new to distance learning and would appreciate any information you have on developing courses, such as articles or books to examine, computer programs to use and especially feedback on your perceptions of distance courses as both an instructor or a student.This is the journal of the Association of European Correspondence Schools and contains contributions from practitioners both within and outsi...

UK Distance Nursing Education ?
I'm looking at nursing qualifications available through distance learning. I would appreciat any comments on or experiences you may have had on such courses indications of the content and structure. views on distance learning vs. "regular" classroom education pointers towards the providers of such coursesI read with interest the bit on distance learning. I have worked some with it, and found it exciting. Takes a lot of know-how in several areas, faxing, running cameras, trou...

Distance Education Mla Ucc, White Paper on Intellectual Property/NII
Over the past year, MLA and AAHSLD have worked closely with the library community to address intellectual property issues in the NII. As part of this effort, MLA has joined with ALA, ARL, SLA, and AALL, to form a Coalition on Shared Copyright Capability. The following executive summary/analysis of the White Paper on Intellectual Property in the NII has been prepared by the legal counsel representing the coalition with input from coalition members.Several people have asked for m...

UMUC Distance Education Masters ?
I'm looking into UMUC's online master of science degree in distance education. I was wondering if anyone new if the program is decent and worth the money and time that it will require. I don't want to enter into a program just to find out that it is poorly designed and implemented. I have heard mixed messages about UMUC in general, but nothing about this particular program.I don't know about UMUC's master's programs, but I can tell you about UMUC in general. I'm a sophomore and have ...

Distance Education Master Program?
I'm looking into UMUC's online master of science degree in distance education. I was wondering if anyone new if the program is decent and worth the money and time that it will require. I don't want to enter into a program just to find out that it is poorly designed and implemented. I have heard mixed messages about UMUC in general, but nothing about this particular program.I don't know about UMUC's master's programs, but I can tell you about UMUC in general. I'm a sophomore and have ...

Question-Adult Education, Masters Degree ?
I thought maybe someone could answer a question for me. I was wondering where the best place would be to go to obtain a Masters Degree in Adult Education via distance learning. Also, How much would it cost?The University of Wyoming (http://www.uwyo.edu) has a Master's in the field; there are also some M.Ed. programs available in the field by distance learning, but I can't remember who offers them. Or for good value for money - Australia's second largest DE provider - mainly a gradu...

University of Maryland University College ?
I have been researching distance ed. schools for about a year now (and got burnt once in the process), and have decided on UMUC. My major is Computer and Information Science. I am transferring enough credits from a private university to cover all my gen. ed. requirements, and then some (I switched majors). I really can't see anything wrong with the school, but it is expensive. I live out of state, and for the Fall, tuition went up to $350/credit. That doesn't include books, etc. ...

Distance Education Journal
The April 2002 issue of "Missionalia", the journal of the Southern African Missiological society, is now available. This issue is a Festschrift for Willem Saayman, who taught missiology for 20 years at the University of South Africa, and was head of the missiology department at Unisa after the death of Professor David Bosch in 1992. This issue is also available separately as a book, "The making of an African person: essays in honour of Willem A Saayman".We once had a fundi on...

Any distance education universities in India?
I noticed that someone fairly local had a masters degree from an Indian University. As he didn't fit the ethnic profile, I checked out the school. It was a prominent university that had no distance program. He must have attended residentially. Be careful with Indian schools, because there are many with limited recognition and resources are limited to determine the good from the bad from the ugly.BITS Pilani has been offering courses via distance education for a while (atleast ...

India launches world's first education satellite
Millions of illiterate people in remote, rural India could soon have access to an education, as a satellite devoted exclusively to long distance learning was launched on Monday. It is the world's first dedicated educational satellite, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). India launched the $20 million, 2-tonne EDUSAT from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, a tiny island in the Bay of Bengal. The satellite is the heaviest ever launched by an In...

distance education in INDIANA??
I was hoping I hadn't deleted your "advertisement" for cataloging education in West Virginia, etc., but that one seems to be gone. Suddenly in the last week, distance education has become a hot topic at IU. South Bend is closing, nobody was notified in time to plan their schedules, people have bought houses in expectation of finishing the degree there, etc. And Thom Gillespie says he wrote a description of a proposed DE curriculum that was censored and not posted on SLIS-L, so he sta...

Best distance education in Canada
Please give me suggestions regarding which Canadian university offers the most "recognized, valued, accredited, etc." degrees through distance education.Check the University of Waterloo... I am not sure what they have for current course offerings. If nothing is of interest, I would try Athabasca... a well-respected DL University out of Alberta. However, everything being equal, I would take Waterloo over Athabasca. Waterloo is a first-rate, traditional (residential) university, wi...

History Of Distance Education
I need information on history of distance education, including its paradigm shifts and effects of the emerged technologies... Can anyone help? I've been searching internet for a long time but still i did not get the info...What!? They shifted the paradigm? Why doesn't someone tell me these things? But seriously, you may need, or want, to develop your own model of the history of DE. Get all the little pieces of info, and put it together into what YOU see as the whys and hows a...

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