Athabasca
University
Seven courses are available online at present, including sociology
and psychology. E-mail addresses of the course coordinators are given
for correspondence, and credits are awarded
CyberSchool
CyberSchool aims at creating a viable alternative to regular high
school programmes on the worldwide web. Among the courses offered, the
popular ones are Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and World
Languages. Other interesting courses include Heroes in Western
Literature, Horror Literature, Creative and Technical Writing.
Interesting links like CyberSchool: The Movie are also part of the site;
as is the CyberSchool Survival Guide which lists tips for students from
other students. Visitors can obtain detailed information on costs,
accreditation, classrooms and what the Press says about CyberSchool.
Most courses cost $ 300 per student, per semester, per class, but if you
are lucky you could get a scholarship.
Free Education on the
Internet
Interested in free online courses, tutorials and study guides? Who
isn't? This site lists these resources from around the net, all of which
are completely free and involve no signing-up at
all.
New York Institute of
Technology
The On-Line Campus (OLC) of NYIT offers the following courses: BA in
Interdisciplinary Studies, BSc in Interdisciplinary Studies, BSc in
Behavioral Sciences and Management. Facilities like computer
conferencing are available on enrolment.
University of Minnesota
Offers courses via the World Wide Web including 15-week specialised
courses in applied business and social work. Register through the online
form.
The Iowa State
University College of Engineering
The Iowa State University College of Engineering is affiliated with
the National Technological University (NTU), a consortium of 47
universities that offers over 200 distance education credit courses via
satellite to engineers. Over 3,000 engineers enroll for NTU courses
annually; and some Iowa State courses are offered simultaneously over
NTU and via videotape. The college boasts 13 undergraduate curricula and
confers bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees as well. There are
adequate links to course registration information, prerequisites, fees
and computer resources, but there is no search facility. There is no
mention about fees, financial aid or international
students.
The Continuing Education
Network
The Continuing Education Network offers a range of programmes
including fully synchronised audio, video, full screen animation and
modular multimedia courses. You can scan more than 150 tutorials
available. One can also choose from the tutorial list for a free
demonstration. This list includes Office 97 Interactive, Lotus 1-2-3 97
Introduction, FrontPage 98 Advanced, Windows 98 Time Management and Win
98 Networking Finances. The Network creates multimedia educational
presentations for delivery over the Internet and Intranets using data
streaming technology. You can also gift someone a tutorial! Other useful
links include free course demonstrations, intermediate / advanced
courses, topic search and customer service, FAQs, payment information,
exams and privacy practices.
Spectrum Virtual University at
Pacificnet
Offers more than a dozen, free online courses on topics ranging from
web page design and dream interpretation to fire safety and creative
writing.
MedWay
This one's for the continuing education and training of licensed
health care professionals -- what the lay man calls 'doctors'. MedWay
offers convenient and interactive educational courses that combine
technology and professional services. A simple, quick site, visitors are
offered links to information on nurse practitioners, physician
assistants, respiratory therapists, nursing and mandatory in-service
modules. Information on costs, article summaries and even online
post-tests to each course are well-documented. For those interested in
nursing, MedWay offers online Nurse Practitioner CE courses approved by
the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. All students have to do is,
select a course, complete the online post-test and submit the answers.
Results are received approximately 10 seconds after submission. Score
above 75 per cent and a certificate is mailed to you. Failure at passing
the test also enables students to repeat the test free of
charge.
The
IHA Virtual Learning Center - Online
Training
Learn Medical Coding,
Billing, terminology; Freelance & Business Writing, Master
the Web, Travel Agent, and the new MIME Method of Medical
Transcription
MyPianoLessons.com
- Free Online Lesson!
Offering live,
interactive online piano lessons with qualified music
teachers. Check out our free trial lesson
offer!
CareerXpress
Distribute your resume
directly to thousands of companies & recruiters. Free
resume posting. Free job search. Free career advice. Free
resume critique. Free interview strategies.
Get Educated
A must-bookmark resource center for distance learners. Has links to
the best distance learning graduate schools, a directory of online
colleges and virtual universities, and lots of useful articles on
web-based learning.
NYU SCE Virtual
College
The New York University School of Continuing and Professional
Studies conducts two online courses at present: Master of Science in
Management and Systems, and Advanced Professional Certificate in
Information Technologies. For applications mail to: scps.virtual@nyu.edu
California Virtual
University
One of the biggest virtual universities, offering a whole range of
courses from certificate to PhDs. You can search the site for the
subject of your choice. Credits and costs are mentioned for all courses.
Don't miss the online class tour.
Canyon College of
Idaho
Canyon College of Idaho offers distance education programmes leading
to business degrees like the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
and Master of Business Administration (MBA). The Online Degree Catalogue
covers the other departments like education, psychology / counselling,
social work and religion. The web site offers a comprehensive FAQ list,
degree profiles, admissions info and registration
details.
Genesis, University
of British Columbia
GENESIS -- Global Electronic Networked Education Study &
Instruction Services -- is the online segment of the UBC Continuing
Studies Internet Programs. It's course, Mastering Cyberspace, is
designed for new Internet users who want to master the World Wide Web.
It has plenty of links and an online instructor.
Division of Continuing Education,
Massachusetts
More than a dozen courses are available online from the Division of
Continuing Education at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, and
the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. These include advanced
technical writing and web site designing.
North Dakota Division of
Independent Study
Going by the facts provided on its web site, the North Dakota
Division of Independent Study is the fourth largest K-12 distance
education provider in the USA. It boasts over 160 classes and 8,200
students. A bit gaudy in design, the site nevertheless provides adequate
information on enrolment procedures, registration costs, methods of
payment and discounts. The enrolment form is available online. Among the
online courses being offered are Computer Applications, Individual and
Team Sports, Knowing About Art, Literature for Reluctant Readers, Global
Politics, US History, World Geography, World History, Earth Science and
Consumer Math. Students over 60 years of age receive a 12 per cent
discount on all materials and fees. The institution has over 5,800
students from 50 states and 35 countries.
University
Alliance- Online MBA & BA
Degrees
Accredited degrees
online with no classroom attendance. Nationally known
universities using internet-based learning technologies. US
largest online MBA program or BA in CIS, Bus Adm,
accounting.
The Archipelago Distance Learning
Course
The Archipelago Distance Learning Course is a complete course
distributed via the World Wide Web and CD-ROM. Archipelago develops
interactive multimedia courses for distance and distributed learning,
giving students the flexibility of taking them anytime and anywhere.
Instructors with complete course content as well as easy-to-use editing
tools to modify presentations are offered. Courses include General
Chemistry, Microeconomics and Physics (Calculus-based). The content is
presented using original animation, audio, video, interactive
simulations, text and graphics. The organisation offers web-based
support for its distance learning courses, each of which has a unique
Course Administration web site for post individualised content such as
lecture notes, course descriptions and syllabi, homework assignments and
other course-specific information. There are also links to course web
sites, sample media, and an extremely competent list of web resources
for students interested in distance education.
The Cleveland Institute of
Electronics
The Cleveland Institute of Electronics offers degree and non-degree
courses in electronics engineering, electronics technology, broadcast
engineering, color TV troubleshooting, electronic communications,
computer programming, and digital and microprocessor technology. Check
out a free catalogue, student services, FAQs and training videos -- on
the opening interface. The institute also offers a Premier Associate
Degree in Electronics with theory, lab experiments, and in-depth
coverage. For foreign students the "Guide to Prospective Students Living
Outside of the USA'' is good bet.
The Australian Correspondence
School
The Australian Correspondence School offers over 260 distance
education courses outside Australia, including many accredited programs.
Links lead visitors to the various courses offered in horticulture,
agriculture, science, business and management, journalism, photography,
health, ecotourism and computers. A unique feature is a facility called
'Design Your Own Course.' There is comprehensive information for
students of India, Pakistan, Philippines and Japan. A free 80-page
handbook can be ordered and sent to any part of the
world.
Omega
University
Omega University offers
Distance Learning Degrees,awarding Students with College
credit for Life/Work Experience & Prior
Trainings.
City University, Renton
What the City University in Renton has an electronic instruction
centre offering courses in areas as diverse as critical thinking,
statistics, ethics, information processing, Local Area Networks,
software project management, intermediate composition, human resource
management, criminal law and quality management. The site is well
documented and also offers its visitors a free download page and the
Distance Learning Handbook (that needs Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Comprehensive data on electronic course syllabi, how to use the centre,
and identify your course is another highlight. Details on admissions,
library services and job opportunities are also
present.
ETSU's Distance
Education
ETSU's Distance Education has an Office of Distance Education that
offers interactive television, pre-taped television and on-line courses
to help students acquire degrees like a Master of Arts in Liberal
Studies. Its site is vast and, even though there are no graphics, has a
lot of links on the institute's distance education network, support
services, online courses, Frequently Asked Questions about distance
education courses, admissions and even financial
aid.
Open Learning Australia
If distance learning from Australia is what you want, this is one of
the best places to take your pick. Open Learning Australia (OLA) is an
educational organisation owned by seven of Australia's leading
universities, namely Curtin University of Technology, Griffith
University, Macquarie University, Monash University, RMIT University,
University of Queensland and University of South Australia. The site
helps you pick a university of your choice, browse through its distance
education courses and even apply in a few cases. Students can do post
secondary studies from home, with no entrance requirements and subjects
provided by established educational institutions. Links for each
university cover the various courses and units offered, information on
specific courses, application procedures and lots
more.
Distance Education at Louisiana State
University
The web site for Distance Education at Louisiana State University is
simple, with no frills attached. The institute uses its LSU System
Compressed Video Course Schedule to conduct classes and courses on the
Internet. Among the courses offered are special topics in Environmental
Sciences, Principles of Adult Education, Informal Education Programs for
Youth, Intermediate French, Principles of Collection Management and
Information Science. There is no information about
fees.
Cyberology
Like an online version of the Internet for dummies, this site tells
you everything you ever wanted to know about the WWW but didn’t know
whom to ask. There are basics, resources, and even an advanced Certified
Webmaster course offered worldwide.
Cheltenham Tutorial
College
The correspondence college offers distance and open learning
consultancy to various organisations. The homepage provides links to the
basics of distance learning, training providers and courses. More than
100 courses are offered, both in professional and personal development,
from first qualification to post-graduation. Work-related courses
include accountancy, finance, computing, export, marketing and sales;
while academic courses cover art, astronomy, English, creative writing
and journalism.
University of
Alberta
Distance Education Courses at the University of Alberta cover a wide
spectrum. Offered for graduates and undergraduates, they are delivered
either by videoconferencing, correspondence or the web. Subjects include
botany, science in health promotion, medical education, continuing
pharmacy education, medical laboratory science, adult education, teacher
librarianship, nursing, biomedical and electrical engineering. Other
links cover the support services, student services, university online
library, a site map, search facility and FAQ
list.
The California
Distance Learning Project
The California Distance Learning Project home page offers not
courses but links to some excellent online education
centers.
Distance Learning, Kansas
State University
Distance Learning, Kansas State University offers degrees in
non-traditional study bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, bachelor
degrees in dietetics, interdisciplinary social science, animal sciences
and industry. There are also masters / advanced degrees in educational
administration and leadership, agribusiness, and adult and continuing
education. Finally, as for the online courses, the site lists them all
and gives students a comprehensive glimpse at what they all offer. These
courses include general biochemistry, applied leadership skills, an
introduction to information technology, human nutrition, environmental
issues in hospitality and food production
management.
Walden University
Walden University offers PhDs in Applied Management and Decision
Sciences / Education / Health / Human Services and Professional
Psychology, along with an MS in Psychology and Education. Requirements
vary depending upon the chosen programme. Also offered here are
Knowledge Area Module or 'KAM' based programmes and course-based
programmes delivered in a variety of modes including on-line
instruction. Faculty and students can use the web to facilitate highly
interactive on-line seminar discussions, from any location and at their
own time. Links to the faculty of respective departments are also
provided for any queries, along with connections for Frequently Asked
Questions, admission requirements, applications and financial aid.
Visitors can also use the search facility to search by keywords, site
map or site index, and the engine generates a lot of information for
foreign students.
