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April 17th, 2012 | 
Author: Many colleges and universities now offer a pretty good range of online courses in addition to traditional classroom choices. But are they for you? Most of the information you can find about whether or not to take online classes is full of information that doesn’t apply to real students, or that is so common sense as to be laughable. How can you know if you want to give online classes a try? Have a look at some of the real-world pros and cons of taking classes online and then decide if it is something from which you could truly benefit.
About Online Classes
The majority of online classes are taught through an online program such as blackboard or a similar platform. Many times, instructors will post a written lecture for each week on the site. You then read that information from the computer screen, read the textbook, and do your homework. Assignments are uploaded to the class site and, in some cases, even exams are taken online. Read the rest of this entry »
One of the latest trends in higher education is a new approach known as distance learning. This learning model synthesizes pedagogy and technology into a learning framework. Students are able to learn in an alternative setting, often at home. This model is better able to meet the needs to today’s 21 century adult learners than traditional face to face classroom models. One of the better known providers of distance learning courses is Kaplan Open Learning.
Kaplan Open Learning boasts a flexible program of study that can be done simply from one’s home. This is a viable for option for those wanting to extend their learning but is unable to due to work or perhaps financial problems. You can expect to receive the same high quality education from Kaplan Open Learning as you would from a more traditional learning institution. You might be planning a career change or perhaps you just want to enhance your skills in your current profession.
Kaplan Open Learning looks at each prospective student and analyzes their unique qualifications. Kaplan is able to offer credit for prior learning if it relates to the course of study. They can also provide mentors to assist students as they move along their program of study. Materials generally consist of a handbook, personalized work program and a study guide. Kaplan also has tutors that you can contact should you run into any problems along the way.
There are many reasons as to why you should select Kaplan Open Learning. First of all, their programs of study are the best value on the market today. Even though they possess such a value, do not expect the quality to also be diminished. These programs continue to be high quality. Secondly, Kaplan does have accreditations with organization that do provide educational awards. Third and perhaps one of the best things is that Kaplan Open Learning is ideal for those still wanting to work while they complete their studies. Kaplan’s pacing can accommodate learners who simply must work full or part time while taking course work. With so much to offer, it is easy to see why Kaplan is so popular.
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The California Institute of Arts & Technology (CIAT) was created to provide high quality training in the online, classroom and hybrid formats. They have taught hundreds of DoD, Military and Civilian students to achieve their learning and certification goals with success rates exceeding 97.5%. Some of the advantages they offer include:
- - San Diego Campus offers a complete computer lab and testing center (Prometric and Pearson VUE)
- - Group Training: If you have a group, CIAT will bring a highly experienced degreed/certified instructor to any location worldwide with a complete lab and test center.
- - DoD 8570 Training: They offer all levels of training to meet DoD 8570 requirements
- - Microsoft IT Academy: CIAT is a Microsoft IT Academy at the advanced level and offers students free software as part of the Microsoft Academic Alliance
- - Degreed/Certified Faculty
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