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Discipline ‘biggest obstacle to success’ 100%
When it comes to studying, the solitary nature of taking a degree online requires discipline almost as much as academic capability. The importance of self-motivation has been highlighted by the recent report into online learning from The Sloan Foundation.

Attitudes to distance learning 100%
The Campaign for Learning has teamed up with professional services firm KPMG to explore attitudes to distance learning among providers and consumers. The survey, carried out with individual learners, providers of online learning and organisational users of e-Learning, found that employers may be underestimating how positive online learners are about their experiences.

The truth about part-time study 50%
Studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification is a proven way to further a career and increase earnings over a lifetime. But for many people, life gets in the way of achieving this ambition. Obstacles to further education such as family commitments and lack of funding mean they often have to postpone study until later in life, or indefinitely.

Online vs. Traditional Learning 50%
While considering PhD programs, you may want to look outside the “bricks and mortar” box to see if online options could meet your needs. Online higher education—meaning, courses in which the majority of content is delivered online and there are little to no on-campus requirements—has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional face-to-face programs.

What accreditation? 50%
Not all degrees are equal. Aside from differing standards in teaching in online learning, there are many different levels of accreditation. Once you’ve earned a certificate or degree, your options depend to a large extent on what kind of accreditation your school was granted.

Flexibility attracts students to online learning 50%
In the first comprehensive survey of consumer attitudes towards online education, Eduventures found that 77 per cent of prospective college students would consider enrolling in an online distance education programme. The study identified convenience, flexibility, affordability, and accelerated degree completion as the key factors that drive consumer interest in online programmes.

Tips for e-learners 50%
If you have decided that you are ready to take an online course, there are a number of practical strategies you will have to adopt if you are to succeed.

What is GMAT? 50%
If you’ve done any research into business schools, it’s an acronym you’ll have come across time and time again: GMAT. But what does it mean?

What happens to MBA graduates? 50%
Studying for an MBA, whether full-time, part-time or online, is no guarantee of a money-spinning job or a move into a more satisfying career. It’s expensive, requires dedication, hard work and a certain amount of faith in your own abilities – particularly if you are studying remotely.

Should you be in synch? 50%
The phrase ‘e-Learning’ conjures up the idea of a virtual classroom, with information and feedback zipping through the ether between tutor and class. This is only half the story. The way online courses are taught can be broken down into two distinct methods: synchronous and asynchronous. Though the jargon sounds complex, the concepts are very simple.

What is online learning? 50%
Online education, distance learning, e-learning. No matter what you call it, there is no doubt that technological and educational innovations in education over the last decade have opened up study to thousands of students, adult learners and professionals who may otherwise have missed out on opportunities for career advancement.

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Universidad de las Americas, Ecuador 100%
www.uamericas.edu.ec Universidad de las Americas, based in
Santiago, Chile, was established in 1988. The fully

Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas 100%
www.upc.edu.pe Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
(UPC) is one of the most prestigious private post-secondary

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) 100%
www.ulacit.ac.pa Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y
Tecnología (ULACIT) was founded in 1991 and is

Universidad Interamericana de Panama 100%
www.uip.edu.pa Established in 1992, Universidad
Interamericana de Panama (UIP) programs are developed to

Institut Français de Gestion (IFG) 100%
www.ifgcnof.com In November 2004, IFG joined Laureate's
international network in Europe, Laureate's first entry in

The University of Liverpool 100%
Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool is
internationally recognised for excellence in teaching,

Walden University 100%
Founded in 1970, Walden University is the leading provider
of quality higher education at a distance. With students

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Ph.D. in Psychology 100%
Making a positive impact within your community, organization
and profession requires an ability to integrate theories,

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 100%
Advancing your business management career in today's
organizations requires a solid grounding in the fundamentals