Synopses & Reviews
Discover the ins and outs of online educationWelcome to the world of online education! Regardless of your age or experience, taking courses online is a popular and convenient way to earn a degree or certification from the comfort of your home computer. Online Education For Dummies is jam-packed with everything you need to find a program, apply for admission, and be a star student.
Online education 101 — get an overview of online education and the technology and computer skills needed for success
Click your way from campus to campus — find a program that works for you and get easy-to-follow guidance on applying for admission and securing financial aid
Tour the virtual classroom — learn how to navigate the online classroom and get advice on interacting with your virtual instructors and classmates
Develop online studying habits — discover best practices for being a good student, from setting aside study time to juggling the demands of work and family and everything in between
Understand netiquette and ethical behavior — learn how to communicate effectively and politely, work well in online groups, and properly cite your work
Open the book and find:
Advice on deciding whether online education is best for you
Online security measures to protect your privacy and assure your safety
Guidance for evaluating online schools
Information on registering for courses and attending orientation
Tips for completing and success-fully submitting assignments
Transition strategies to follow after you complete your course or program
Course options and guidelines for children, international students, and students with disabilities
Synopsis
Online Education For Dummies provides students of all ages with key data on admissions criteria, technology requirements, financial aid opportunities, and more. Online Education For Dummies also teaches readers how to: Find out if a program is accredited (and explains why accreditation is important) Get financial aid for online education Transfer credits Find out what software and hardware is needed to study online Develop good online study habits Deal with online study groups and other dynamics Organize and manage online time Determine which online programs are legitimate and which are scams devised to waste time and money
Synopsis
From admission to graduation-your personal guide to studying onlineOnline Education For Dummies explains the ins and outs of attending a virtual classroom, and provides you with the tools you need to hone your skills or obtain additional certification and degrees. This practical reference not only helps you get the most out of an online course, but also offers a wealth of advice to help you pick the one that matches your interests and needs.
- Identifies the software and hardware needed to study online
- Reveals how to get financial aid, transfer credits, and manage online time
- Explains how to locate legitimate online programs and avoid scams
Whether you want to earn a degree or just increase your knowledge through an online course, Online Education For Dummies is the only guide you need.
About the Author
Kevin Johnson is CEO of The Cutting Ed, Inc., an education consulting company focused on instruction design and technology and on distance education.
Susan Manning, EdD, is a certified Master Online Teacher and an online instructor for the Illinois Online Network at the University of Illinois and for the University of Wisconsin at Stout.
Table of Contents
Foreword.Introduction.
Part I: Introducing a Different Kind of Classroom.
Chapter 1: Heading Online for Your Education.
Chapter 2: The Traits and Benefi ts of Online Education.
Chapter 3: The Technology and Technological Skills You Need to Succeed.
Part II: Preparing to Be a Student.
Chapter 4: Discovering What’s Available Online.
Chapter 5: Doing Your Homework: Evaluating Schools.
Chapter 6: Applying to School and Securing the Cash.
Chapter 7: Getting Accepted and Prepping for Class.
Part III: The Virtual Classroom: Being an A+ Student.
Chapter 8: Navigating the Classroom.
Chapter 9: Meeting the People in (And around) Your Classroom.
Chapter 10: Communicating Clearly Online.
Chapter 11: Developing Good Study Habits for Online Courses.
Chapter 12: Getting a Handle on Group Dynamics.
Chapter 13: Understanding Netiquette and Ethical Behavior.
Chapter 14: Finishing and Submitting Your Assignments.
Chapter 15: Transitioning after School.
Part IV: Special Considerations in Online Education.
Chapter 16: Educating Students from Kindergarten through High School.
Chapter 17: Connecting with International Students.
Chapter 18: Accessibility in Online Education.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Ten Myths about Online Education.
Chapter 20: Ten Nationally Recognized Online Schools.
Index.