Distance Learning News
Award-winning astronomy resource teaches students and educators about stars and galaxies
The Sloan Digital Sky Survey has been awarded a Science Prize for Online Resources in Education (SPORE) from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The honor is given to educational resources that promote a better understanding of the sciences.
Thursday, Dec 9 2010 4:50PM
Award-winning immunology site aims to improve working knowledge of clinicians and scientists
The medical profession is one in which workers never stop learning, and this may be especially true of doctors. However, immunologist Clive Gray has developed an award-winning online resource called Immunopaedia, which helps physicians and other healthcare professionals acquire a working knowledge of immunology.
Wednesday, Dec 8 2010 4:20PM
Military Advanced Education magazine names top military friendly schools
According to a recent Babson-Sloan report, more than one in four students are enrolled in at least one course online, and most higher education institutions believe that increasing online classes and degrees is critical for their long-term success. Many of these institutions are aiming to accommodate nontraditional students, such as military service members.
Tuesday, Dec 7 2010 11:56AM
Online resource connects scholars from across the globe
Two professors from Georgia Tech's College of Computing and Emory University have teamed up to create a resource that could connect students from across the world in real time, which may enable them to get help with certain topics at any time of the day or night.
Monday, Dec 6 2010 5:00PM
School creates online course for construction managers
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of construction workers is expected to increase by 19 percent over the next eight years. In order to meet the growing demand for trained professionals in this field, many colleges and universities are enhancing their courses that are related to this industry.
Friday, Dec 3 2010 5:53PMMore Distance Learning News
- Universities aim to accommodate nontraditional students 12/03/10 at 5:51 PM
- Returning students can benefit from enrolling in degree completion programs 12/03/10 at 5:35 PM
- University names online course instructor professor of the year 12/02/10 at 9:40 AM
- Two-year college launches credit transfer agreement with four-year university 12/02/10 at 9:20 AM
- School launches online bachelor's degree in family education 11/30/10 at 4:31 PM
- College experiences online adult education enrollment growth 11/29/10 at 3:58 PM
- University creates online course for government workers 11/29/10 at 3:55 PM
- Two-year school offers first online degree program 11/29/10 at 3:52 PM
- Teacher receives recognition for creating successful online course 11/29/10 at 9:30 AM
- Ohio sees increase in online enrollments 11/24/10 at 4:19 PM
- University creates mobile testing program for military members 11/23/10 at 7:23 PM
- Online course in patent law may benefit paralegals 11/22/10 at 3:38 PM
- University aims to improve online programs 11/12/10 at 5:35 PM
- University aims to increase access to its online programs 11/12/10 at 5:31 PM
- University launches online bachelor's degree in occupational safety 11/11/10 at 5:22 PM
- Researchers may benefit from online education 11/10/10 at 6:08 PM
- Universities collaborate with online education provider 11/10/10 at 6:04 PM
- Equestrian Federation and university offer online course 11/08/10 at 5:54 PM
- Human resources professionals may benefit from online education 11/08/10 at 5:49 PM
- Healthcare professionals may benefit from online EHR training 11/05/10 at 3:01 PM
- College launches online certificates in sustainability 11/02/10 at 3:47 PM
- Massage therapy organization launches online education program 11/01/10 at 2:55 PM
- Adult students gain more access to education 10/29/10 at 4:35 PM
- Police officers may benefit from online education 10/26/10 at 8:06 AM
- Two-year school provides online electrician and plumbing courses 10/25/10 at 8:23 AM
- More students are enrolling in online education 10/25/10 at 8:22 AM
- Organization launches online education program for realtors 10/25/10 at 8:08 AM
- University offers online programs for adult students 10/21/10 at 3:41 PM
- Online degree programs have increased enrollment 10/21/10 at 8:12 AM
- Junior college launches online agreement with university 10/19/10 at 8:20 AM
- Military spouses may benefit from online education 10/18/10 at 8:27 AM
- Operations management professionals may benefit from online certificate program 10/18/10 at 8:11 AM
- Two-year school launches online agreement with university 10/15/10 at 8:34 AM
- Nonsecular college offers new online degree 10/14/10 at 8:54 AM
- Online education improves at university 10/13/10 at 8:23 AM
- Occupational safety may be a lucrative career 10/11/10 at 2:23 PM
- Online education may help those seeking career guidance 10/11/10 at 2:20 PM
- Aspiring pilots can earn an online bachelor's degree in aviation studies 10/07/10 at 3:02 PM
- Marketing professionals may benefit from earning online social media certification 10/07/10 at 3:00 PM
- College launches online courses for financial advisors 10/05/10 at 3:33 PM
- College launches online associate's and bachelor's degree programs 10/05/10 at 8:48 AM
- University increases online continuing education programs 09/30/10 at 4:44 PM
- University introduces online intercultural studies minor 09/29/10 at 4:46 PM
- Kentucky-based school experiences increase in online enrollment 09/28/10 at 1:43 PM
- University experiences increased online enrollments 09/24/10 at 12:27 PM
- Fire engineers may benefit from earning an online bachelor's degree 09/23/10 at 4:45 PM
- Online universities offer travel and tourism programs 09/15/10 at 10:47 PM
- Southwestern college launches two new online associate's degree programs 09/14/10 at 3:28 PM
- University and community college join to increase online courses 09/09/10 at 12:05 AM
- Community college offers new online courses and degrees 09/01/10 at 4:08 AM
- Southern university experiences record growth in online enrollments 08/27/10 at 5:46 PM
- University expands online course offerings 08/26/10 at 4:59 PM
- Service members earn degrees at online universities 08/23/10 at 10:48 PM
- Study: An increasing number of students enroll in online education 08/23/10 at 10:45 PM
- College partners with online education initiative to offer web-based programs 08/23/10 at 3:30 PM
- Military members find academic opportunity in online education 08/20/10 at 9:17 PM
- Employees of nonprofit groups may benefit from online education 08/18/10 at 10:31 PM
- Community colleges are increasing online course offerings 08/17/10 at 10:50 PM
- Seminary school offers online courses 08/13/10 at 4:21 PM
- Professor creates unique online language course 08/13/10 at 4:20 PM
- Online degree programs give military members access to higher education 08/13/10 at 2:12 PM
- Universities merge to create liberal arts and seminary program 08/11/10 at 5:38 PM
- University offers online courses in culinary arts 08/06/10 at 8:08 AM
- Continuing education courses may benefit the unemployed 07/27/10 at 8:25 PM
- Community college launches hundreds of new online courses 07/22/10 at 9:43 PM
- EMTs may benefit from new online certification in dehydration 07/21/10 at 8:34 PM
- University offers online program for military members 07/21/10 at 8:34 PM
- University expands online course offerings with government grant 07/21/10 at 8:34 PM
- American universities continue to create new online degree programs 07/19/10 at 8:39 PM
- Online degree program boasts first HD virtual classroom 07/16/10 at 10:19 PM
- University of California proposes more online degree programs 07/15/10 at 10:23 PM
- Catholic university now offers online degree programs 07/13/10 at 7:26 PM
- Online university now offers masters in sport management 07/13/10 at 7:26 PM
- Christian university launched online degree program 07/12/10 at 4:56 PM
- New online program offers certificate in insurance 07/09/10 at 10:26 PM
- Adult learners benefit from new online bachelors program 07/08/10 at 10:27 PM
- Online nursing degree brings higher education to working professionals 07/08/10 at 10:27 PM
- New online program helps professionals become certified financial planners 07/08/10 at 10:27 PM
- Distance learning programs bring education to military service members 07/08/10 at 9:43 PM
- Culinary school offers online degree program in hospitality management 07/07/10 at 8:33 PM
- Community college and university join to create online degree program 07/06/10 at 7:26 PM
- University offers online degree in human resources, may help students in global economy 07/06/10 at 7:05 PM
- More campus-based schools offering online education 07/06/10 at 6:51 PM
- Christian college offers wide variety of religious online degree programs 07/02/10 at 8:43 PM
- Art school now offers online teaching certificate program in media education 07/01/10 at 10:46 PM
- Oklahoma sees increase in online degree programs 07/01/10 at 10:42 PM
- Art school graduates create ads, technology for Apple 06/30/10 at 7:28 PM
- Online university offers innovative new coursework 06/28/10 at 12:26 AM
- New video conferencing system makes online education more convenient 06/25/10 at 4:26 PM
- Online healthcare program expands to community college 06/25/10 at 3:06 PM
- Students reap the benefits of online schools during the school 06/22/10 at 10:31 PM
- Resources offered by online schools aid many looking to continue education 06/16/10 at 4:50 PM
- CMR, University of Florida join for online pharmacy administration program 06/10/10 at 11:16 PM
- Grand Canyon University professor honored for e-learning innovations 06/08/10 at 7:38 PM
- University of Nebraska creates new online learning platform 06/07/10 at 11:51 PM
- Two Mississippi colleges begin online venture 06/02/10 at 9:50 PM
- Western Governors University begins second year of Economic Turnaround Program 06/01/10 at 7:55 PM
- Are college grads better mothers? 05/28/10 at 8:50 PM
- Virtual education leaders bullish on future of online learning 05/28/10 at 8:50 PM
- Colorado Technical University's virtual campus tour receives prestigious honor 05/27/10 at 12:45 AM
- Benedictine University to offer new online business administration program 05/27/10 at 12:44 AM
- Colorado-based community college partners with online university 05/27/10 at 12:44 AM
- University of Wisconsin-System sees record enrollment and graduation rates 05/05/10 at 12:25 AM
- St. Leo University graduate donates $4 million 04/29/10 at 9:00 AM
- Penn State introduces online software engineering masters degree 04/29/10 at 9:00 AM
- Franklin University's online MBA named a 'best value' 04/28/10 at 9:32 PM
- Bill Clinton accepts position as honorary chancellor of Laureate International Universities 04/26/10 at 1:27 AM
- SUNY Canton sees record online education enrollment 04/26/10 at 1:27 AM
- Cochise College signs transfer agreement with Grand Canyon University 04/22/10 at 11:36 PM
- Business school to offer tuition discount to Compliance Week Magazine subscribers 04/22/10 at 11:16 PM
- Colorado Technical University to add two new online degree offerings 04/21/10 at 12:48 AM
- Two University of Wyoming professors to be honored for their commitment to online education 04/16/10 at 10:26 PM
- Lamar University offers online degree completion program for working professionals 04/15/10 at 1:01 AM
- University of Missouri Kansas City set to increase online course offerings 04/13/10 at 8:27 PM
- 66-year-old earns three degrees through online university 04/06/10 at 4:42 PM
- Online education a viable option for students suffering from ADHD 04/05/10 at 4:42 PM
- Online university offers web resource to health professionals 04/02/10 at 5:20 PM
- Arizona State college rolls out new summer courses 04/01/10 at 8:46 PM
- University of New England sponsors benefit for the disabled 03/31/10 at 4:43 PM
- Green technology degree offerings continue to expand 03/28/10 at 5:31 PM
- University of New England unveils new website for online masters degree program 03/26/10 at 4:42 PM
- Business school partners with credit union to offer tuition discounts to employees 03/25/10 at 5:47 PM
- Grand Canyon University donates $20,000 to Haiti relief fund 03/24/10 at 3:52 PM
- Penn State Harrisburg professor receives prestigious award 03/24/10 at 3:52 PM
- Lamar University's online degree program receives a commendation 03/23/10 at 5:28 PM
- Berklee College of Music to add virtual instruments and effects course this spring 03/22/10 at 9:12 PM
- Briarcliffe College receives approval for new online degree program 03/19/10 at 10:55 PM
- Online enrollment at Boise State University continues to grow 03/18/10 at 4:02 PM
- University of San Francisco to unveil new online offering at SEO conference 03/17/10 at 11:07 PM
- Lamar University to rollout online construction management courses 03/17/10 at 7:46 PM
- Penn State students to participate in earthquake research 03/15/10 at 11:46 PM
- Herzing University students and alumni discuss career education with members of Congress 03/15/10 at 5:25 PM
- Houghton College to offer online courses this summer 03/12/10 at 6:48 PM
- William Howard Taft University launches two new business degree programs 03/11/10 at 5:26 PM
- University of Memphis to double online course offerings 03/10/10 at 10:49 PM
- College to add three new online degree programs 03/08/10 at 9:16 PM
- Online university forms strategic alliance with the YMCA 03/08/10 at 12:13 AM
- Online degree program earns NSA certification 03/05/10 at 11:36 PM
- University to offer online courses to unemployed Michigan residents 03/05/10 at 8:00 PM
- Online university recognized with prestigious award 03/05/10 at 4:56 PM
- Online university signs credit transfer agreement with Arizona community college 03/04/10 at 12:12 AM
- Online university to bring back College of Fine Arts 03/02/10 at 4:56 PM
- Research center releases first ever online education report concerning occupational programs 03/02/10 at 4:56 PM
- Online college rolls out nine new certificate programs 02/26/10 at 4:34 PM
- Minnesota college to add online degree program for military personnel 02/25/10 at 6:38 PM
- Penn State to add online masters degree in homeland security 02/23/10 at 7:14 PM
- University adds online masters degree in entrepreneurship 02/23/10 at 12:29 AM
- Online university partners with evangelical organization 02/23/10 at 12:29 AM
- University experiences record enrollment, credits online degree programs 02/19/10 at 7:10 PM
- Online university to offer specialization options to graduate-level students 02/18/10 at 11:40 PM
- USC's School of Education earns prestigious online education award 02/15/10 at 6:45 PM
- University offers online degree completion program to military personnel 02/13/10 at 4:30 PM
- Community college expands offerings to include online associates degree programs 02/11/10 at 6:39 PM
- University set to offer first ever online bachelors degree courses 02/11/10 at 6:38 PM
- College to roll out online education program 02/10/10 at 7:26 PM
- Online university gets approval for nursing programs 02/10/10 at 7:26 PM
- University launches online masters degree in educational leadership 02/10/10 at 7:25 PM
- College extends application deadline for new online degree program 02/09/10 at 11:28 PM
- University adds online masters degree in art education 02/08/10 at 8:37 PM
- University sees record enrollment in online courses 02/05/10 at 5:06 PM
- Online education enrollment continues to grow at Saint Leo's University 02/05/10 at 5:05 PM
- University sets record for online education enrollment 02/04/10 at 5:07 PM
- WEC now certifies online courses 02/03/10 at 8:30 PM
- University looks to add new online degree program 02/02/10 at 7:05 PM
- Chiropractic college adds new online degree program 02/01/10 at 8:50 PM
- Online university student commissioned by Time Magazine to create Obama illustration 01/29/10 at 8:55 PM
- Bill Gates continues to support online education 01/29/10 at 5:53 PM
- Norwich University ranked top online education provider in U.S. 01/26/10 at 2:26 PM
- Study: Online education grew by 17 percent in 2008 01/26/10 at 2:25 PM
- Online university alumni well represented in Grammy nominations 01/21/10 at 8:08 PM
- Online university adds new business administration degree 01/19/10 at 11:44 PM
- Online college adds school of pharmacy 01/18/10 at 11:42 PM
- UTEP adds new online degree option 01/15/10 at 12:15 AM
- College set to offer two new online courses 01/13/10 at 12:39 AM
- Kaplan University rolls out new online degree programs 01/11/10 at 7:03 PM
- University adds two online programs, virtual reality technology 01/11/10 at 6:52 PM
- Online university announces keynote speaker for upcoming graduation ceremony 01/08/10 at 3:59 PM
- College receives funding for online courses for military personnel 01/07/10 at 3:59 PM
- College to invite online education community to interactive open house 01/05/10 at 3:59 PM
- College opens new campus, online education to benefit 01/05/10 at 3:58 PM
- College rolls out online degree program in computer science 01/04/10 at 3:58 PM
- University adds online masters degree in engineering field 01/04/10 at 3:58 PM
- College receives online education grant 12/28/09 at 11:18 PM
- University graduates first exclusively online student 12/28/09 at 11:17 PM
- College to add record number of online classes 12/24/09 at 12:57 AM
- University adds six new online nursing degrees 12/18/09 at 5:30 PM
- Military members continue to take advantage of online degree programs 12/17/09 at 3:01 PM
- University to offer online masters degree in human resources 12/17/09 at 3:01 PM
- South Dakota online universities experiencing record growth 12/17/09 at 3:01 PM
- University breaks graduation record due to growth of online education sector 12/16/09 at 2:56 PM
- Online education provider ranks the 11 highest paying jobs out of college 12/16/09 at 2:56 PM
- Online college to waive application fees for prospective students 12/16/09 at 2:56 PM
- Online education professor receives prestigious teaching award 12/15/09 at 1:59 AM
- University set to offer online masters degree in history 12/14/09 at 2:49 AM
- Online university set to enroll in sprint football league 12/11/09 at 5:25 PM
- University selected as site for new online education learning center 12/10/09 at 4:56 PM
- University adds online masters degree in education 12/09/09 at 5:28 PM
- University's vice chancellor earns online education award 12/09/09 at 5:24 PM
- Online education a major factor in the rise of college enrollment in Connecticut 12/08/09 at 6:34 PM
- Online university added to 'military friendly' list of schools 12/08/09 at 5:24 PM
- University creates new online masters degree specialization 12/08/09 at 5:24 PM
- Online university selected as a top military school 12/07/09 at 6:50 PM
- University introduces online education mentoring project 12/07/09 at 5:21 PM
- Fitness institute launches online course in weight management leadership 12/04/09 at 7:47 PM
- University set to add online degree in graphic arts 12/04/09 at 7:46 PM
- International student graduates with honors from online university 12/03/09 at 7:55 PM
- Study: Fear of H1N1 leads some to consider online education 12/03/09 at 7:46 PM
- University set to offer online masters degree in human resources 12/02/09 at 10:46 PM
- University introduces online course in physical fitness 12/01/09 at 5:19 PM
- Online university adds Photoshop course to its curriculum 11/25/09 at 5:37 PM
- University creates new online masters degree program 11/25/09 at 5:23 PM
- University set to offer two new online degrees 11/24/09 at 11:30 PM
- University adds online degree in food science 11/24/09 at 7:47 PM
- Online education in healthcare field continues record growth 11/24/09 at 5:30 PM
- University set to offer innovative online degree 11/23/09 at 8:12 PM
- Survey: Insufficient education is major impediment to job success 11/19/09 at 8:36 PM
- Online college to present an offline option to busy students 11/18/09 at 10:19 PM
- Trucker earning online degree while on the road 11/18/09 at 10:16 PM
- University set to expand online education 11/18/09 at 10:16 PM
- Air Force college set to expand online masters program 11/17/09 at 9:56 PM
- Online school recognizes faculty during National Distance Learning Week 11/16/09 at 10:13 PM
- Interest in online education growing among high school students 11/13/09 at 8:55 PM
- National Distance Learning Week celebrations continue 11/12/09 at 5:43 PM
- Experts offer advice on how to choose online college and degree program 11/11/09 at 10:57 PM
- Syracuse University set to celebrate online education week 11/10/09 at 8:59 PM
- Conference brings together online education experts and students 11/09/09 at 9:33 PM
- Stimulus funds set to boost online education in Tennessee 11/05/09 at 8:35 PM
- Webinar set to discuss benefits of online education 11/04/09 at 9:10 PM
- Schools conduct IT improvements to boost online education 11/04/09 at 9:10 PM
- Kentucky colleges turn to online courses to accommodate rising student numbers 11/03/09 at 8:35 PM
- Organizing your own space for studying online 10/30/09 at 4:30 PM
- Woman's employer pays for online education 10/28/09 at 8:45 PM
- Online education resource unveils new free tool 10/28/09 at 8:43 PM
- Entrepreneur receives award for contributions to online education 10/26/09 at 6:52 PM
- Innovative educational offering may facilitate enrollment in online degrees 10/23/09 at 8:40 PM
- New partnership will help Langston University expand online education offer 10/21/09 at 9:44 PM
- Study says adult learners concerned about education costs 10/15/09 at 9:52 PM
- Survey shows workers more open to flexible education options 10/09/09 at 7:18 PM
- Soldiers stationed overseas turn to online education 10/06/09 at 10:00 PM
- Insiders talk about cost-effectiveness and flexibility of online education 10/02/09 at 9:38 PM
- APUS to be honored for quality online education 09/29/09 at 6:02 PM
- Online program teaches supply chain professionals green strategies 09/22/09 at 9:36 PM
- College enrollment boom reported in Massachusetts 09/08/09 at 10:20 PM
- New tool may help students save money 09/01/09 at 8:36 PM
- Ashford University unveils new online programs 09/01/09 at 8:34 PM
- Report outlines post-recession job market 08/27/09 at 8:57 PM
- Top executives express optimism for business improvement in 2010, survey says 08/24/09 at 8:46 PM
- New website lets students rent textbooks 08/13/09 at 11:49 PM
- IIA College changes name, appeals to working adults 08/13/09 at 9:04 PM
- College textbooks coming to the iPhone 08/12/09 at 11:49 PM
- Students plan to spend more online time studying, poll says 08/12/09 at 9:02 PM
- Study finds Americans increasingly interested in continued education 08/12/09 at 8:59 PM


