Online Learning What is the future of distance learning (including online learning as well as distance alternatives to internet delivered instruction)? The future of distance learning is often viewed in black and white terms -- that is, that online learning will completely replace face-to-face instruction in the classroom, or that online learning is destructive to the purpose of pedagogy. However, the truth is likely to be between the two extremes. On one

Persistence (also called retention) is defined as remaining enrolled in the institution, presumably until degree attainment or completion. Online courses can help students achieve this, because they provide options for learning that were previously not available to them (Drennan, Kennedy, & Pisarski, 2005). Satisfying and rewarding interactions with the formal and informal academic and social systems of the institution lead to greater integration and persistence (Tinto, 1975). However, teachers of

programs have their supporters and detractors. The first and most obvious objection to getting an MBA is its expense. More and more undergraduates have student loan debt, and piling debt upon debt in a weak economic environment can be dangerous. However, most MBA programs require or at least expect students to have some sort of work experience before embarking upon the program. Students thus have hopefully accrued some savings.

(Hansen, 2006) Adults who already have degrees, and are weary of the college experience can also make use of online classes to pursue career-enhancing degrees, such as an MBA (Master's of Business Administration) part-time, or gain a certificate that offers them a new career path, such as in website or graphic design. It is not simply the more responsible adult who will benefit from online learning. It can be a

They are instead marketed as extensions to existing graduate courses of study. Defining an e-Marketing Plan for MGSM From the competitive analysis, MGSM has significant competition regionally and nationally in the area of certificates. There are several lessons learned from this competitive analysis however which can make MGSM's Certificate program more competitive. First, MGSM needs to realize that there is a continuum of pragmatism vs. prestige that certificate programs align to,

Organization Diversity (HR) Organization education programs Organization Education Programs (OEPs) are employee benefit projects offered by numerous employers. OEPs are expected to assist employees manage personal or work related issues that may unfavorably affect their work performance, well-being or health. These programs usually incorporate temporary counseling, career growth and development and referral courses for employees. Numerous organizations are confronted with the issue of employer retention. It is costly to replace an employer who