Understanding Distance Learning Consortia?
Distance learning consortia are associations or partnerships between institutions of higher learning that are created to provide distance education courses and resources to students. Most consortia are designed to provide students with greater course selection and more exposure to the expertise of a variety of faculty members. Some consortia also offer the additional value of centralized support services. Just as there are many examples of … [ Read more ]
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Jennifer Rees | Source: “Peterson’s” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Distance Learning Goes the Distance
Education will never be the same.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Charlotte Thomas | Source: “Peterson’s” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Red Flags to Watch for When Choosing Distance Education Programs
The many variables inherent in distance education programs also hinder easily or quickly checking quality. Course structures vary from asynchronous networks to video tape and print. Distance learning providers range from traditional institutions to brand-new virtual universities. Here are some red flags to consider.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Charlotte Thomas | Source: “Peterson’s” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Virtual Professor + Virtual Student = Real Education
Professor Richard B. Kettner-Polley made the leap from a traditional professor at the beginning of his career at the University of Arizona to his current position as Senior Academic Director at University College of the University of Denver.
For a period of one year at ISIM, he was the only full-time faculty member, worked with 100 students in a dozen countries, and gave exactly one … [ Read more ]
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Richard B. Kettner-Polley | Source: “Peterson’s” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Peterson’s GMAT Center
A bit of free stuff, but mostly Peterson’s paid GMAT materials are on offer at this site.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: “Peterson’s” | Subject: GMAT
Virtual Professor + Virtual Student = Real Education
Interesting article about online education by Richard B. Kettner-Polley, former professor at Univ of Arizona and currently Academic Chair of the MBA Program at Jones International University, a virtual university.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Source: “Peterson’s” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
Questions to Ask About Quality
This list of questions that potential students may want to pose to distance learning providers is reproduced with permission from Quality Issues in Distance Learning published in 1999 by AACSB – The International Association for Management Education.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Sources: “Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)”, “Peterson’s” | Subject: Online & Distance MBA