Ivy Leagues and the Online-Degree Roulette
He was visiting Ithaca as a judge for the annual Business Idea Competition, and spent much of his time mingling with students and describing the world of high-risk investment.Read the Full Story
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Preventing Faculty Plagiarism in Higher Ed
A recent exposé in a respected publication for higher education presented evidence that faculty plagiarism is probably widespread and that the academic community has done little to address it. However, while technology has made pilfering prose easier than ever, technology exists that is making it tougher – when that technology is used. While gaining increasing […]
Markets, Distance Education, and Australian Higher Education
The role of distance education in university education needs to be analyzed against this ‘market’ agenda of government in terms of characteristics of markets and market behavior. After a scan of the current role, the paper looks at two scenarios (regulated and deregulated) for distance education in university teaching and learning in Australia.Read the Full […]
Embanet brings Online Healthcare MBA programme to 17th GETEX
The programme will be one of the several eLearning programmes from U.S. universities to be showcased at the exhibition by Embanet Knowledge Group. The programme will also add an important dimension to the presence of over 15 internationally reputed medical schools at the show.Read the Full Story
Preparing for Distance Learning: Designing An Online Student Orientation Course
The client identified specific problem areas encountered by novice students of online courses and the team designed a comprehensive program to meet those needs. Analysis of the data revealed surprising differences in expectations between instructors of online courses and their students of what an orientation to online learning should include. The team also conducted a […]
Philadelphia University Launches Online Course in International Trade
The certification test was developed by the North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE) to indicate a high level of competency in four areas of international business: global business management, global marketing, supply chain management and trade finance. Those who pass the test will be designated as Certified Global Business Professionals â„¢, which will […]
American Public University System enhances ‘learning outcomes,” faculty development program
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 3, 2005 — American Public University System is expanding its learning outcomes assessment and faculty development programs. Two new academic executives will lead these initiatives for this distance learning institution, serving more than 12,000 students worldwide (www.apus.edu ).In academia, learning outcomes assessment refers to processes aimed at understanding and improving student […]
Capella University Honors More Than 900 Graduates at March 5 Commencement in Atlanta
The event will be held on Saturday, March 5, at 4:00 p.m., at Atlanta Symphony Hall and features respected researcher and national columnist Dr. Lisa Williams, who will serve as the keynote speaker.Read the Full Story
Interest in Online Career Training at UNLV Increases – UNLV Offers Adults New Ways to Improve Careers, Start New Ones
(PRWEB) March 4, 2005 — In response to overwhelming interest in online, non-credit, and career training courses, UNLV has expanded its course offerings to accommodate what are considered “hot trend†areas.Read the Full Story
E-Learning: Get your Degree Without Ever Leaving Home
State Rep. Clint Zweifel, of Florissant, did just that. In 2001, Zweifel received his master of business administration degree through the online MBA program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.Read the Full Story