How to Be a Successful Online Student

✍ Scribed by Sara Dulaney Gilbert

• Year: 2000
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 289
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

According to the National Center for Education Statistics more than 85% of public universities offer non-residential distance learning courses, degrees, or career credentials. New virtual training institutes pop up every day with convenient online career certification options in business, computers, e-commerce, financial services, and health services. Most books on distance learning merely list accredited colleges and universities offering degrees and certifications. How to Be a Successful Online Student provides the nuts and bolts of how distance learning really works and shows readers how to fully exploit online learning tools, opportunities, and resources, including: Expert advice on which subjects are perfect for online study The essential tools needed including hardware and software Advice on how to become a cracker-jack cyber student with tips on setting up an independent study schedule and sticking with it How to combine online learning with traditional classes