Barron's guide to distance learning
Subtitle: degrees, certificates, courses
By: Pat Criscito
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Hauppauge, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 537
ISBN-13: 9780764180002
Copyright date: 1999
Subjects: Distance education; Directories; EDUCATION; Higher
Other titles: Guide to distance learning; Distance learning
Notes: Includes indexes.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to Distance Learning --; title: What Is Distance Learning? --; title: The History of Distance Learning --; title: Why Distance Learning? --; title: Types of Distance Learning --; title: What Is Available --; title: Is Distance Learning Just as Credible? --; title: How Much Does Distance Learning Cost? --; title: Internet Resources --; title: Is Distance Learning Right for You? --; title: The Personality Evaluation --; title: Reading and Writing Skills --; title: Communication at a Distance --; title: Special Skills and Resources --; title: Student Profiles --; title: Accreditation at Distance Learning --; title: Who Accredits the Accreditors? --; title: Who Accredits Colleges and Universities? --; title: Internet Resources --; title: Should You Consider an Unaccredited College? --; title: Shop! Shop! Shop! --; title: Earning and Transferring Credits --; title: Credit Banks --; title: Credits by Examination --; title: Credits for Life Experiences --; title: Extrainstitutional Learning --; title: Financing the Cost of Distance Learning --; title: Grants --; title: Federal and State Loans --; title: Veteran and Military Benefits --; title: Scholarships --; title: Other Sources of Funds --; title: Internet Resources --; title: Get Ready, Get Set, Go! --; title: Examine Your Options --; title: Make a Plan --; title: Entrance Examinations --; title: Learning Contracts --; title: Transcripts and Grades --; title: Course Materials --; title: Internet Resources --; title: The Directory --; title: How to Read the Profiles --; title: The Profiles --; title: Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids Campus --; title: Avila College --; title: Bryn Athyn College of the New Church --; title: Central Baptist Theological Seminary --; title: Concordia University, St. Paul --; title: New Hampshire Community Technical College, Claremont --; title: Northeastern University --; title: University of Alaska, Fairbanks.