This is the latest segment of our Friday series Your Top 10 Favorite Things to Do on the Web . Each Friday I count down the most popular Web activities as indicated by research. Click for the countdown list so far . This week, at No. 4, is online education and homework. Taking a quick look at online education, there is no question the Internet is revolutionizing traditional programs geared for adults.
Online courses are commonplace.
Thousands of working professionals are also updating skills over the Web, leveraging such specialized distance learning organizations as ZD University . And many more offer non-degree courses. One-third of Canada's executive MBA students are now studying via the Internet at Athabasca University in Alberta. Down the road, the Internet promises more change in adult education. Such as move toward competency-based education.