Distance Education in the Philippines

This is a guest post by Alvina Lopez.

Distance Education—it’s a platform designed for individuals who want to pursue a higher education but need a more flexible plan due to family and job-related obligatory duties. It’s also ideal for those who may not have transportation or the contrary, for those who travel all too frequently and can’t make it to regular class sessions. Whatever the specific reason, distance education can really be a life saver for some. But scammers and con artist are all too familiar with how important the “convenience” of online schooling is and establish fake online schools. That way, they prey on those hungry for a higher education.

These fake schools, which are better known as diploma mills, will take your “tuition” money and run straight for the hills—leaving you with a useless diploma. To make sure that you don’t enroll in a bogus online program when searching the internet, watch out for these red flags listed below. Read the rest of this entry »

There’s a substantial argument to be made for the work ethic of people who earn their degrees online through distance education programs. More than any other style of education, distance education seems to prepare a student for the challenges of the real world.  Students work through a diverse curriculum focused on individual learning that nurtures an entrepreneurial spirit.

Unfortunately online education has garnered somewhat of a negative reputation in recent years due to the proliferation of bogus “degree mills” that falsely promise a fulfilling (and suspiciously speedy) education to their students.  These degree mills have caused some to believe distance education is a last resort only suited for people without the means to go to a brick and mortar college. Nothing could be further from the truth. And to prove my insistence that online education constitutes a great education, I’d like to argue three points for why it so well suites career minded people. Read the rest of this entry »

Online learning differs in many ways from a brick and mortar college setting. With so much of our lives already taking place on our computers and on the web, it is no surprise how popular online learning has become. Online education offers a more flexible and customizable learning experience for students looking to gain a degree in a non-traditional setting. While there are many advantages and luxuries associated with online education, there are also many missteps students can take in their online learning process. One of the most important (and obvious) differences between traditional colleges and online colleges is the environment in which you do your learning. Online classes are typically completed at a student’s home. For this reason, it is essential that online students designate a study space for themselves. Your learning environment plays a huge role in how successful your learning experience is. Follow these three tips to create a successful online learning environment.

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