Archive for the ‘Online Education’ Category

Argosy University Announces Launch of Online Psychology, Education, and Business Programs

Argosy University has announced the launch of eight new online programs. The University is currently enrolling these five programs for a September 2006 start: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology degree completion program; Master of Education (MAEd) in Education Leadership; Master of Education (MAEd) in Instructional Leadership; Doctor of Education (EdD) in Education Leadership; and [...]

Saturday, August 5th, 2006

WorldNow Enrolls ClassesUSA: Online Higher-Education Portal Now Provides Content and Resources to WorldNow’s National Network of Local Television Station Web Sites

Partnership Enables More Than 13 Million Unique Visitors to Learn More About Educational Opportunities
ClassesUSA®, an Experian company, and WorldNow’s Local Media Network (LMN) today announced a new advertising and content partnership. Users on more than 100 local station Web sites now have access to ClassesUSA’s vast higher-education information while providing a new revenue stream for [...]

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006

Hcareers Chosen to Power Online Job Board for Global Leader in Hospitality and Tourism Education and Research

Hcareers, the leading job board for the hospitality industry and a subsidiary of onTargetjobs, announced today that it has been chosen to build and power a new online hospitality job board that will be the first point of reference for hospitality and foodservice schools by the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE). [...]

Friday, July 28th, 2006

A Leader Among Accredited Online Universities, Northcentral University Announces New Online Education Program Specialization: E-Learning and Teaching Online

Northcentral University (NCU) (http://www.ncu.edu/elt_details.asp), among the nation’s top accredited online universities, today announced a graduate level specialization aimed squarely at the fastest growing segment of modern education — online learning. The title of the new online education program specialization is E-Learning and Teaching Online (ELT). Dr. Sue LeBeau, NCU Associate Professor of Education, developed the [...]

Friday, July 28th, 2006

Louisiana gets into online education

So you’re thinking about getting a college degree but don’t like the idea of sitting in a crowded classroom or possibly asking a stupid question in front of 125 strangers?
If you’ve got a computer with Internet access, there’s no reason to leave the comforts of your home, provided you don’t want a degree in something [...]

Sunday, July 23rd, 2006

Serving in the Military While Earning a Degree Online Focus of Capella University’s Latest ‘Inside Online Education’ Podcast

Capella University, an accredited online university that is a leader in online education, has released its latest podcast, featuring an interview with Marine Corporal Wesam Mahmoud about his experiences serving in the military while earning an MBA online. Part of the “Inside Online Education” podcast series, this installment discusses Corporal Mahmoud’s work as an Arabic [...]

Sunday, July 23rd, 2006

World Wide Learn Launches Healthcare Career Education Section to Meet Student Needs

A brand new healthcare career education section on World Wide Learn, the world’s premier online directory of education, addresses issues related to the growing healthcare crisis. World Wide Learn’s feature healthcare article reveals that the next decade will see a 56% increase in need for home health aides, and an overwhelming shortage of healthcare workers [...]

Wednesday, July 12th, 2006

New Post-Master’s Certificate In College Teaching Focus Of Capella University’s Latest ‘Inside Online Education’ Podcast

Online University’s Podcasts Focus on Experience of Earning an Online Degree
Capella University, an accredited online university that is a leader in online education, has released its latest podcast, featuring an interview with Carl Haynes, president of Tompkins Cortland Community College in New York, about Capella’s new post-master’s certificate in college teaching. Part of the “Inside [...]

Wednesday, July 12th, 2006

Study Shows Not-For-Profit Universities Exhibiting Aggressive Behavior In Online Marketing Practices: Findings Part of eLearners.com Recently Released Research Report

While for-profit institutions have been aggressively courting students for their online programs via emarketing for years, the not-for-profits have been slower on the draw. But that is changing, according to a recent report, entitled “Attracting The Next Generation of Online Learners,” from eLearners.com, the leading resource for connecting students with online education.
In a survey of [...]

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

China launches Web site to teach Chinese

China launched a Web site, www.linese.com, Saturday offering free Chinese lessons and materials to promote the study and use of the language abroad.
The site includes audio-visual presentations, interactive exercises and advice for teachers of Mandarin Chinese, with photographs and descriptions of cultural icons such as the Great Wall, kung fu actor Jackie Chan and basketball [...]

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

TargetX Introduces 1st Online Planner for College Recruiters

Interactive recruiting firm TargetX today launched the first online planning tool to help colleges keep up with the dizzying array of communications and events necessary to recruit today’s students.
eXpressPlan is the first web-based planner designed exclusively for college admissions officers, said TargetX CEO Brian Wm. Niles. “It enables schools to schedule, track and manage all [...]

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

Capella University Launches ‘Inside Online Education’ Podcasts

Capella University, an accredited online university that is a leader in online education, announced today that it has launched a new podcast series titled “Inside Online Education.” These regular podcasts will feature interviews with Capella students, faculty and staff who will share the experience of online education from a first-person point of view. The first [...]

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006