The blog at bestonlineuniversities.com has been re-named “Blog @ BOU”. While we will continue to post news and resources on the world of online education and learning, we will also make use of this space to post company-related news. The name change is meant to reflect this new focus.
20 Useful Specialty Search Engines for College Students
You might use ordinary search engines for business or personal use, but they’re not very useful to find academic research papers, scholarly articles nor primary sources. The following 20 useful specialty search engines can help to find those resources quickly so you can complete your project faster. From simple searches to libraries and on to archives, the following links are listed alphabetically within categories.
Posted in Resources, Study Skills
Tagged academic search, academic search engine, digital archives, digital library, open source
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25 Best Movies About Education Ever Made
When it comes to education, it seems as though there are always interesting issues to discuss. Issues of inequality, teacher pay, and other hot button subjects are always being tackled. This happens in real life, of course, but it also happens in the movies. In some cases, a movie can make what goes on in real life more poignant. This is especially true if you are dealing with a documentary.
If you are interested in movies about education, you can learn a lot from the messages you find in movies. Here are 25 of the best movies about education ever made, including movies made for entertainment, and documentaries:
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Posted in Education, Resources
Tagged documentaries, Education, education movies, education system, learning
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Top 40 Forums & Message Boards for Online University Students
One way you can improve your education and get a degree on your own time is to consider participating in an online degree program. You can improve your skills and earning power with help from an accredited online university program. These programs can help you improve your education, and help you do it on your own time. However, the downside is that you don’t always get the personalized attention you might get by attending a more traditional set up.
However, there are ways to find support when attending an online university. There are plenty of forums and message boards meant for online learners. If you are looking for some good places to go for information and tips related to online schooling, here are 40 great forums and message boards to participate in: Continue reading
Posted in eLearning, Tools
Tagged Distance Learning, online classes, online learning, online school, online university
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40 Must-See Videos About Online Universities and Distance Learning
Technology has made it possible to get an education on your own terms, and on your own timetable. Indeed, online universities offer a number of advantages, including the ability for you to work at your own pace — and get an education from the comfort of your own home. If you choose carefully, you can even get an education at an accredited online university. If you are interested in online universities, or if you are participating in online distance education, here are 40 videos that can help you find out what to expect, and how to excel: Continue reading
Posted in eLearning, Resources
Tagged coursewhere, Distance Learning, online learning, online universities, video lectures
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19 Enlightening Infographics About e-Learning and Online Education
Authors have touted infographics, or information graphics, as one of the best ways to spread ideas and to attract attention. But, not surprisingly, some of the dullest infographs are those that show statistics about online education. Some of the brightest and best infographics are those that are designed for eLearning and, sometimes, created by students. Despite the disparity in quality, these 19 infographics about e-Learning and online education are all enlightening in their information about the quality, popularity and accessibility for online learning. Continue reading
Posted in eLearning
Tagged eLearning, info graphics, infographics, infographs, information graphics, mindmapping, online education, online learning
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25 e-Learning & Education Start-ups That Could Change the World
One of the ways technology is changing the world is do with the way we learn. Online universities provide opportunities for learning from the comfort of your home. Indeed, so many people are interested in learning online, that there are a number of schools and businesses designed to cater to distance learners. An online degree can help you earn a little more money, and it can also help you find knowledge that you did not have before. Whether you are looking for a free education online, or whether you are looking for the tools to help you succeed in an e-learning environment, here are 25 start-ups that just might change the world of education: Continue reading
Posted in Education, eLearning
Tagged e-learning, Education, education start-up, online classes, online education
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All About Online University College Clubs: A Growing Trend in Distance Learning
More individuals today want to obtain a degree while raising a family or while hanging onto a current career. In those cases, the ability to earn a degree in an online college program can prove beneficial. But, socializing is part and parcel of an academic experience, and some online students and instructors have found ways to overcome that lack of on-campus interaction through online college clubs. Continue reading
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Tagged book clubs, Distance Learning, fraternities, honor society, Kaplan University, online degree
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The Ultimate Guide to e-Learning via the iPad: Apps, Implementations and More
Apple launched iPad on 3 April this year, and, according to Apple, over 300,000 iPads were sold the day it debuted, including pre-orders. That number doubled, according to a report at CNN Money, when Apple did not include a second-day sales report that pushed that number over the top. Additionally, numerous article preceded the iPad debut, intimating that the iPad was the ultimate tool for educational experiences. While this leaning toward education may or may not have had an impact on initial sales, the news since the iPad debut has been mixed. Continue reading
Everything You Need to Know About University of the People and Free Online Education
With the cost of higher education rising, and with many students unable to participate in the “traditional” model of a college education, it is little surprise that many are turning to online learning. Many traditional schools offer online courses — and even entire online degree and certification programs. Online universities are becoming increasingly accepted by the higher education establishment, and some are even accredited, as well as able to award legitimate degrees, receiving reasonably high rankings.
But these online programs still cost money. What if you could get a college education without having to pay for it? That is what is proposed by the University of the People.
Posted in Education, eLearning
Tagged Distance Learning, Education, Higher education, Shai Reshef, University of the People
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