Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T12:25:26.089-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:distance-learning Phil Mintz pmintz563 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9674671087284599090-4083f44c6f2e60eb4b127aecac8ffea2 2008-10-15T09:44:54.328-04:00

http://www.deanstalk.net/deanstalk/2008/10/where-are-the-b.html Phil Mintz pmintz563 5,888 5,884 3 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8880637348622283155-bab8ca91fe4f107683da1efd0c5e5cc3 2009-11-20T10:09:58.421-05:00

Dr. Mike Offerman, Capella University: Quality, Access and Transparency in Higher Education November 18, 2009 Interview with Higher Education Management Group member, Mike Offerman. Dr. Michael J. Offerman is Vice-Chairman and President Emeritus of...

Dr. Mike Offerman, Capella University: Quality, Access and Transparency in Higher Education November 18, 2009 Interview with Higher Education Management Group member, Mike Offerman. Dr. Michael J. Offerman is Vice-Chairman and President Emeritus of... http://highereducationmanagement.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/dr-mike-offerman-capella-university-quality-access-and-transparency-in-higher-education/ Keith Hampson, PhD khampson704 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5140310551092767017-ba74af801207664683ae8a5ee26fd382 2009-02-18T14:28:58.703-05:00

Back when I was in school, which wasn’t that long ago, in order to get this kind of information you had to spend hours in a classroom and thousands of dollars. Now you can get a big time business education, on your own time, for free.

Back when I was in school, which wasn’t that long ago, in order to get this kind of information you had to spend hours in a classroom and thousands of dollars. Now you can get a big time business education, on your own time, for free. http://smallbizbee.com/index/2009/02/11/85-absolutely-free-online-business/ Dane Carlson dcarlson281 1,736 1,734 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15643264100980429869-11b60ad9cd5f81b7c159a7b24d271fac 2008-11-14T09:48:00.000-05:00

Several colleges run distance learning MBA programs for those who have a job and cannot attend regular classes.

Several colleges run distance learning MBA programs for those who have a job and cannot attend regular classes. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1180581/further_your_career_with_mba_distance.html 2,296 2,295 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11771227806240185584-dd03124bee276491ed75853bffbfc14c 2009-01-27T11:22:05.570-05:00

Online learning enrollments continue growing at double-digit rates each year. But for one sector of students — a sector seen as a particularly good demographic for distance learning — demand for it could be curbed by a new federal law, the new Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Online learning enrollments continue growing at double-digit rates each year. But for one sector of students — a sector seen as a particularly good demographic for distance learning — demand for it could be curbed by a new federal law, the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/01/23/gi Phil Mintz pmintz563 1,262 1,257 4 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1681823349392212317-7bd2d69ccdd08530074d3dee29ccfd78 2009-11-18T14:16:39.055-05:00

Have you ever calculated the true cost of an “Open Source” project? At our company, we’ve reviewed a few open source components for our own products, including some aspects of Moodle and Boonex. In certain areas, the integration of these has been...

Have you ever calculated the true cost of an “Open Source” project? At our company, we’ve reviewed a few open source components for our own products, including some aspects of Moodle and Boonex. In certain areas, the integration of these has been... http://www.interactyx.com/blog/the-true-cost-of-open-source Jeffrey Roth jroth968 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3176329512980865009-ead127e7746630dd0e635bd3364ae7d5 2009-01-08T01:36:00.000-05:00

access to quality online education for working adults. In 2008 WGU was awarded the national 'Best Practices in Distance Learning' award from the U.S. Distance Learning Association. TIME Magazine recently featured WGU as 'the best relatively cheap

access to quality online education for working adults. In 2008 WGU was awarded the national 'Best Practices in Distance Learning' award from the U.S. Distance Learning Association. TIME Magazine recently featured WGU as 'the best relatively cheap http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1761873503&f=9791 716 714 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16611021513729054901-f01db1a9ee5073e87e177a95184db303 2009-11-10T08:56:43.558-05:00

Sales trainers and sales training firms have a big challenge over the next year: many customer training budgets have shrunk or been eliminated entirely; the trainers’ own revenues are significantly down—there has been plenty of downsizing; there are big changes in customer buying patterns; and sales training itself, due to advances in technology, is going through some of the biggest changes since the first commercially available recordings of sales trainers were produced.

Sales trainers and sales training firms have a big challenge over the next year: many customer training budgets have shrunk or been eliminated entirely; the trainers’ own revenues are significantly down—there has been plenty of downsizing; there are big changes in customer buying patterns; and sales training itself, due to advances in technology, is going through some of the biggest changes since the first commercially available recordings of sales trainers were produced. http://davesteinsblog.esresearch.com/2009/11/09/inside-the-sales-training-industry-part-2-9-big-obstacles-to-overcome/ Dave Stein dstein194 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8329609424574180985-1f9b0bd2383baf2febed8af99c9cde33 2009-01-17T22:51:08.088-05:00

http://www.universities.com/Distance_Learning/ Maharshi Patel mpatel543 534 533 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4534409508950004218-394b8d352b39b955511a3f27cc6ccfd7 2009-11-11T21:45:54.784-05:00

"In most industries, new technologies increase value to the end-user – improved quality, reduced cost, or both. However, education has focused only on expanding access. Costs to the end-user have actually increased."

"In most industries, new technologies increase value to the end-user – improved quality, reduced cost, or both. However, education has focused only on expanding access. Costs to the end-user have actually increased." http://bit.ly/3gIdWN Keith Hampson, PhD khampson704 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15345523273083599989-8606bd12bf8718eb7e675ca638b73552 2009-11-10T11:30:36.689-05:00

We are proud to announce that Interactyx Limited’s eLearning solution, TOPYX®, was named a Best of Elearning! 2009 award winner by Elearning! Magazine. TOPYX® is an affordable eLearning 2.0 Software as a Service (SaaS) solution with integrated social learning, mobile learning and eCommerce functionality fulfilling the modern eLearning needs for corporate training, academic institutions, and small to midsize businesses.

We are proud to announce that Interactyx Limited’s eLearning solution, TOPYX®, was named a Best of Elearning! 2009 award winner by Elearning! Magazine. TOPYX® is an affordable eLearning 2.0 Software as a Service (SaaS) solution with integrated social learning, mobile learning and eCommerce functionality fulfilling the modern eLearning needs for corporate training, academic institutions, and small to midsize businesses. http://www.interactyx.com/interactyx-limiteds-topyx-is-named-best-of-elearning-2009-award-winner Jeffrey Roth jroth968 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8260614401740616225-fe83b4f2af67ef6d909e0d5971d46be4 2009-11-10T20:31:00.000-05:00

the country head back to school this fall, more and more of them are attending classes remotely via distance learning programs. That growing trend is rapidly changing the way instructors teach everything from History 101 to advanced calculus, with more

the country head back to school this fall, more and more of them are attending classes remotely via distance learning programs. That growing trend is rapidly changing the way instructors teach everything from History 101 to advanced calculus, with more http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2326596082&f=9791 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1126294512114606589-cb4917aa1eb6ab1246c3100846be324b 2009-11-05T10:28:00.000-05:00

We know at least that the afternoon session (multiple choice) is graded objectively.  I wonder if the essays have a built in subjective element to

We know at least that the afternoon session (multiple choice) is graded objectively.  I wonder if the essays have a built in subjective element to http://www.lawschooldiscussion.org/prelaw/index.php/topic,4022013.msg5368725.html 20 20 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1553992106169217 2008-03-28T16:45:22.773-04:00

GetEducated.com recently released a ranking of distance learning MBA programs. The rankings are based on a 2007 GetEducated.com survey of tuition rates at 168 distance learning MBA programs offered through accredited U.S. universities.

GetEducated.com recently released a ranking of distance learning MBA programs. The rankings are based on a 2007 GetEducated.com survey of tuition rates at 168 distance learning MBA programs offered through accredited U.S. universities. http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?j1319649854&f=9791 Ulli Muenker umuenker333 909 908 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10660641121679622736-6ada5452356d9934a7fcc666edc6f2ce 2009-11-03T09:37:45.335-05:00

"Our poor track record at innovation in higher education should have taught us by now that isolated efforts by lone faculty members are rarely sustainable, and because of the highly segmented quality of our organizations, poorly communicated (and thus, disseminated). Substantive change requires thoughtful planning, organization-wide coordination to be realized. "

"Our poor track record at innovation in higher education should have taught us by now that isolated efforts by lone faculty members are rarely sustainable, and because of the highly segmented quality of our organizations, poorly communicated (and thus, disseminated). Substantive change requires thoughtful planning, organization-wide coordination to be realized. " http://www.dreducation.com/2009/11/keith-hampson-director-digital.html Keith Hampson, PhD khampson704 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7353283231916134677-554aea7470c560105fd0feecf6ae5c11 2008-11-02T21:23:07.723-05:00

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a Brigham Young University online accounting course. 'Anything beyond the 10th row in a large lecture hall is distance learning' anyway, he jokes. Lower prices. Although some of the big, established online players charge more than $1,500 a course, many

a Brigham Young University online accounting course. 'Anything beyond the 10th row in a large lecture hall is distance learning' anyway, he jokes. Lower prices. Although some of the big, established online players charge more than $1,500 a course, many http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1902092483&f=9791 149 149 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5668348854499165460-39efbcf56166998eb0be1f5788fa058e 2009-11-02T16:09:08.976-05:00

Two U.S. investment firms provide reports on the education industry for interested readers. The reports cover K12, corporate and higher education. The commentary often goes beyond investment-related advice, and addresses policy issues and, of...

Two U.S. investment firms provide reports on the education industry for interested readers. The reports cover K12, corporate and higher education. The commentary often goes beyond investment-related advice, and addresses policy issues and, of... http://highereducationmanagement.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/education-investment-analysis-two-sources/ Keith Hampson, PhD khampson704 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8116333975583243750-24aa83275cf54753830e84e8379413f1 2008-11-14T01:06:00.000-05:00

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We know where the jobs are now… but where will they be ten years from now? Twenty? Some job descriptions will always be in need, but many others are evolving to fit the ever-changing course of technology and science. When the future of employment comes, will you be ready? Read on for some ideas of what to expect and online education options.

We know where the jobs are now… but where will they be ten years from now? Twenty? Some job descriptions will always be in need, but many others are evolving to fit the ever-changing course of technology and science. When the future of employment comes, will you be ready? Read on for some ideas of what to expect and online education options. http://www.getdegrees.com/articles/career-resources/top-60-jobs-that-will-rock-the-future/ Roberto sanchez rsanchez790 76 76 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17188439864896237098-95f8e850b25fb91ff53f213cf7a5ef5b 2009-01-17T22:48:09.297-05:00

Our mission is to serve the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity. We will help you stay connected and ahead of trends in learning — distance learning, e-learning, mobile learning, computer-based...

Our mission is to serve the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity. We will help you stay connected and ahead of trends in learning — distance learning, e-learning, mobile learning, computer-based... http://www.usdla.org/ Maharshi Patel mpatel543 153 151 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11523273005674116384-dd545572f9577a2dec61dd9ffe148f7b 2009-10-24T17:55:49.524-04:00

Blog posting on the trends in the US for-profit higher education and its implications for the Indian higher education market.

Blog posting on the trends in the US for-profit higher education and its implications for the Indian higher education market. http://www.dreducation.com/2009/10/for-profit-online-education-and-private.html Rahul Choudaha PhD rchoudaha382 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12135204717088933361-0429f9cd44a5c05a63c22217cce8a3bb 2009-01-25T03:22:00.000-05:00

NIBM CHENNAI MBA DISTANCE LEARNING ADMISSIONS 2009...

NIBM CHENNAI MBA DISTANCE LEARNING ADMISSIONS 2009... http://www.humsurfer.com/nibm-chennai-mba-distance-learning-admissions-2009 140 140 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12549125858518133319-ea809a2f9919bc386320d41f41ca18be 2008-11-17T08:47:14.482-05:00

FAQ Section Tackles Online Education Process, Pros and Cons of Going to School Online and the Future of eLearning HOBOKEN, NJ, Nov 17, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- eLearners.com, a web resource of EducationDynamics, today announced the launch of its

FAQ Section Tackles Online Education Process, Pros and Cons of Going to School Online and the Future of eLearning HOBOKEN, NJ, Nov 17, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- eLearners.com, a web resource of EducationDynamics, today announced the launch of its http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1694563382&f=9791 173 172 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12714491679369354082-e7d3375ec77785845a16bf66868387ce 2009-01-27T11:22:47.222-05:00

An Israeli entrepreneur with decades of experience in international education plans to start the first global, tuition-free Internet university, a nonprofit venture he has named the University of the People. "The idea is to take social networking...

An Israeli entrepreneur with decades of experience in international education plans to start the first global, tuition-free Internet university, a nonprofit venture he has named the University of the People. "The idea is to take social networking... http://www.iht.com/articles/2009/01/25/technology/university.4-415520.php Phil Mintz pmintz563 117 114 3 0