The main characteristics of the MOOC can be categorized in the following manner: – informal setting learning via Internet for free or low fees – all materials presented can be shared by everyone, whenever needed – variety of assignments to be chosen from all professional disciplines – no enrollment needed, self-discipline is a key to successful…
Pros and cons of tracking online reviews
The use of online review sites like Angie’s List and Google+ Local has many companies in a tizzy. If your company is receiving negative online reviews, it’s possible that your online brand and reputation can be greatly affected. Because of this, many companies are wondering if they should invest their time in tracking online…
Thought of the day: Correct your faults
“You should examine yourself daily. If you find faults, you should correct them. When you find none, you should try even harder.” – Xi Zhi
Quote: Patience
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
The first social learning network
Finally the educators got their first social learning network! The Career College Lounge is the first social learning network dedicated to career college professionals, that has attracted over 40,000 members from faculty, management and staff of private sector colleges and universities who look to social learning to enhance work performance, institutional effectiveness and student outcomes.
Why enrolling at online Masters?
If you want to continue your higher education, a master’s degree can be a very viable option to consider. Moreover, if you want to proceed with your educational upbringing, without actually needing to go to school, you can opt for an online master’s degree. In today’s fast paced world, people have less and less time…
Which academy is the right academy?
How many students do you know who have a clear idea about what their future holds?- In my experience, very few. With this in mind, selecting a college or university is, certainly an important decision and there are many factors to take into consideration. Such a choice has to be fully thought-through. Choosing which University,…
5 Cloud tools that improve communication and collaboration
We live in the age of fast and efficient communication. As businesses expand their global reach it can be difficult to get the entire team together for a productive and creative collaboration session. However, no matter if your team members are working remotely or in cubicles around you, there are loads of cloud-based tools that…
Ten tips for university e-learning
Online higher education means a lot of things. It’s flexible, convenient, students can study on their own time, schedules, without compromising their work and professional lives. In addition to these it is effective, accommodates virtually any learning style (Skype, video, podcasts and other multi-media materials to supplement more traditional, text-based learning.) e-learning is also more…
Learning opportunities in video games
Who would have ever thought that video games could improve the minds of those that play them? Amid all the cool graphics, the fantastic music, and the intriguing plots, educational opportunities are abound, and in order to find them, one only needs to look at them a little closer. Here are the positive sides of…