Lesson 5 Online Degree Programs
     
  Objective Have an understanding of online degree programs
   

Overview

There are many types of online degree programs. Some are better than others and some are created as money machines. Here are some question you should ask:

  1. Cost
  2. Accredited by the government
  3. FAQs (frequently asked questions), getting started, readiness assessment
  4. Technical requirements, technical help, software assistance
  5. Workshops, training, online tutorials availability
  6. Distance education best practices used
  7. Distance education issues (accessibility, assessment, incentives)
  8. Demonstration or sample of courses / learning units
  9. Student forums, threaded discussion, learning communities, bulletin boards, satisfaction surveys
  10. Reviews of courses / units
  11. Honors, awards, grants available
  12. Standard forms for student use (registration, medical, library card)
  13. Policies, practices in place
  14. Institutional affiliations
  15. Library access
  16. Textbooks and journals available online
  17. Resource links
     
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Find out more about online degree programs - Distance Education - Guideline for Good Practice

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