Elearning! Magazine: Building Smarter Companies via Learning & Workplace Technologies.
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TipsOnline Education It's Time to Connect with Modern students everywhere are increasingly seeking education that incorporates the powerful and fexible benefts of online technology. Tey want to learn while working, traveling, or raising a family, and they demand 24–hour access to an accredited institution and the best faculty. Today's students need educational solutions that ft their lives. When choosing a university, be informed and ask—is online learning right for me? Online Learning GLOBAL COMMUNITY Students in an online setting collaborate with culturally and geographically diverse peers. Imagine connecting with fnance, marketing, management, human resource professionals and entrepreneurs around the world. Since many working professionals choose online learning, there tends to be opportunity to network with established experts working in the feld. Tis unique advantage can actually enhance the quality of the course discussion and improve collaboration. It also helps students to develop a global perspective. LEARN ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Online learning is accessed 24–7 from any location. Te convenience is unmatched compared to classroom learning. If you're a working professional or if you have an inconsistent schedule, online education is available when you're available. Perhaps you're someone who learns and retains information better by studying in the morning or late at night? For some, this fexibility can actually improve educational performance. SET YOUR OWN PACE Online learning is self-paced. It gives you the freedom to balance your course load with work-life obligations. For example, American Public University ofers 8- and 16-week sessions that start monthly so you can plan your own schedule versus being tied to a traditional semester system. AFFORDABILITY Online learning can be an affordable option. In addition to competitive tuition rates, students aren't burdened with overhead costs for room and board, books, and commuting. In fact, American Public University ofers a book grant at no cost to degree-seeking undergraduates. Tis can translate 42 June / July 2013 Elearning! into signifcant savings without sacrifcing academic quality. EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS Quality online universities draw faculty from a talented pool of professionals holding top academic credentials. As a result, students have access to "on the ground" practitioners. Tese instructors practice what they teach and provide unparalleled insight into how academics are being implemented in the feld. Students aren't limited to preset ofce hours so they can send questions, communicate online, and receive additional guidance. QUICK FACTS: >> A global community of more than 100,000 scholars >> 100% online >> More than 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certifcates >> 1,700 faculty and growing >> More than half of our students transfer in credit —American Public University is part of American Public University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (www. ncahlc.org, 312-263-0456). To learn more about quality online learning, visit www.StudyAtAPU.com/ eLearning.