Sunday, November 22, 2009

continuing education

10 Best Places for Lifelong Learning

These cities have educated populations, lots of schools, and rich cultural offerings nearby. more >>

Financial Aid Form Gets a Little Easier

The dreaded federal financial aid form will be easier for some families to fill out next year. more >>

Forget Tuition: How Retirees Can Attend College for Free

A look at universities that offer free or low-cost classes. more >>

Online Education Offers Access and Affordability

Improvements in the quality of online courses are attracting millions of people to enroll. more >>

New Scholarships for Laid-Off Workers

The unemployed can go to college free at a growing number of schools. more >>

Little Progress on Adult Literacy

A recently released reports says 14 percent of adults lack basic reading skills. more >>

How to Get Your Company to Pay for College

If your company doesn't offer tuition reimbursement, find another way. more >>

Affordable New Ways to Get Job Skills

The federal 'income-based repayment' plan and free online courses are options. more >>

Go Back to School for New Skills

Government programs will pay for laid-off workers to earn college credit. more >>

The Pros/Cons of an Online Masters

Blogger Andrew G.R. flirts with the possibly of continued education. more >>

Is College a Waste of Time for Entrepreneurs?

If you want to start your own business, should you spend four years immersed in academia? more >>

Chef 101: How to Get a High-Paying Job in the Kitchen

Forget culinary school. Get a restaurant gig first, say veterans. more >>

The Surprising History of Military College Benefits

For decades, politicians have struggled to balance rewarding service against the expense of generosity. more >>

New GI Bill Could Bring More College Benefits

Congress is considering proposals from Sen. Jim Webb and Sen. John McCain. more >>

3 Ways to Make College Pay for Young Entrepreneurs

Dropping out is not as popular as the success stories tell. more >>

White House Adviser: 'Make Smart Sexy Again'

Operation Hope's Bryant blames the mortgage crisis in part on lack of education. more >>

Glossary

Explanation of words used in the E-Learning Guide more >>

Methodology

About the E-Learning and Distance Education Guide more >>

A Second Life for Higher Ed

A virtual world offers new opportunities for teaching. more >>

A New Physics Superstar

His online lectures draw fans around the world more >>

New Answers for E-Learning

Wikis and avatars are improving the educational experience more >>

Get an MIT or Yale Education Free

50 Ways to Improve Your Life in 2008: Get a MIT or Yale education on the Web more >>

Finding Financial Help

Some of the biggest state and federal need-based scholarship programs open to students of all ages. more >>

Heading Back to College

Universities are doing more than ever to attract older students. more >>

Classes Geared to Older Adults

Many community colleges and public universities allow free auditing of classes by older students more >>

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