In a tight job market, job seekers need to find ways of making themselves attractive to employers. And in this “jobless economic recovery” where more and more jobs are being shipped overseas (many call center and IT jobs may be lost to India forever), an advanced degree offers some protection against being outsourced....

Many people have previously referred to any form of continuing education via the web as e-education or education (eed u k' shun) however the new term webucation just might catch on. Regardless of what you call it accelerated learning and continuing education via the scope of the internet makes good sense for a great many people.

In the past training has been a place where you send your troubled employees to be fixed. Once their problems have been corrected they would then return to work. The problem with this form of training was that it was dehumanizing had little care for the concerns for the employee.

A look at an exemplary online learning institution and some key points to consider in your choice of an online or distance learning education and institution.

Online education (or 'webucation') has become incredibly popular over the past few years and many universities are now offering part or all of their courses online. This article explores the reasons for the sudden surge in popularity and helps readers evaluate whether online education is a good option for them.

Getting a Distance Learning Education

The first step to finding the right online university is to decide what degree you want. Do you want an undergraduate or graduate degree? Are you interested in a certificate program for work related study? If you are returning to school for work, you may want to get feedback from your employer for this decision. List your long and short term career goals to help you decide which degree will help you reach your goals best. Once you have decided on a major, you can start to research different schools...