In a push to education policy in the United States, community colleges and high schools would now on receive federal funds to form free online colleges according to a new document that is under final stage of drafting under Obama Administration. This new step in education arena is formed with objective to reach more and more students with to link basic education with job training. Apart from free online courses, this education plan would provide $9billion over 10 years to help community colleges to modify course ware to make them more jobs compatible. And another $10 billion loan fund is to be allocated for community college facilities.
As envisioned from the draft material the program is set to promote the development of 20-25 “high quality” courses a year with mix of high school and community college courses. Starting push would be towards career oriented courses owned by government and would free for everyone to take. The starting push for the courses would be for career orientation and would be owned by the government and a bit competition for the courses would be through peer review. Support for the National Skills College is also on the cards. Under scheme course developers has been said to consult with colleges on standards, so no discrepancy can be formed. It would also open for public agencies and to private for- profit or nonprofit groups.
No matter your goals, you may find an online college or university that can help you reach them. Many students have discovered that online courses offer the most flexible means to obtain a degree while that student works or raises a family. From anthropology to zoology, you can find accredited courses that could help you reach your career.
Best Online University Courses
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Kaplan University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. Kaplan University offers an entirely online education, perfect for any working professional too busy to attend classes during the day. Kaplan's coursework can be completed from home or office at your own pace.
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University of Phoenix — Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate Degrees. The University of Phoenix has grown to become the largest university in the world, with an enrollment of nearly a half million students. With over 200 campuses and learning centers and the largest online presense in the US, it's easy to see why Phoenix is the largest.
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Ashford University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. Ashford University is one of the oldest online colleges in the nation, as it was originally founded in 1918. Ashford boasts of its affordability and convenience, as students can often complete their degrees entirely online in a few as 12 months.
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American InterContinental University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. With campuses all over the United States and even one in the United Kingdom, AIU is truly intercontinental. From AIU, students will learn real-life knowledge that will help them advance in their careers or enter new ones.
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Everest University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. Everest has a reputation of being flexible in the credits that they allow transfer in from previous coursework. So if you are a busy adult professional with prior college learning experience that, the ease and convenience of Everest University's coursework may appeal to you. Often times, degree programs can be completed within nine months.
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Liberty University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. Being an evangelical Baptist school, Liberty University instills in its students Christian moral values. Academically, the school is based in Virginia. But its online presence knows no geographic bounds.
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Grand Canyon University — Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. A fast-growing online Christian school, Grand Canyon University offers bachelor's and master's degree-level programs in many subjects, including business, nursing, technology, and more. In 2007, GCU ranked #1 in OEDb's Online College Rankings.
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Capella University — Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate Degrees. Capella is perfect for working students who value affordability, class schedule flexibility, and overall learning convenience. Graduates of Capella are usually regarded as highly sought after in the job market for numerous career fields, including business, technology, and law.
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Westwood College — Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees. Westwood College has several campus locations nationwide, but its online presence, which is based out of Denver, know no geographic bounds. Westwood College Online is ideal for working adults looking for flexible class scheduling and who want to go at their own pace.
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Strayer University — Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees. Strayer University churns out more computer science degree holders than almost any other American university. The faculty at Strayer have actual work-place experience and are perfectly suited to train students with skills they will need as they begin or expand careers, whether in business or technology.
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