How to Be a Successful Online Student
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Product Description
According to the National Center for Education Statistics more than 85% of public universities offer non-residential distance learning courses, degrees, or career credentials. New virtual training institutes pop up every day with convenient online career certification options in business, computers, e-commerce, financial services, and health services.
Most books on distance learning merely list accredited colleges and universities offering degrees and certifications. How to Be a Successful Online Student provides the nuts and bolts of how distance learning really works and shows readers how to fully exploit online learning tools, opportunities, and resources, including:
- Expert advice on which subjects are perfect for online study
- The essential tools needed including hardware and software
- Advice on how to become a cracker-jack cyber student with tips on setting up an independent study schedule and sticking with it
- How to combine online learning with traditional classes
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Customer Reviews
W. Sedky Said: Total waste of money ( Nov. 4th 2009 )
I bought this book for $2 + shipping and even that price is too much for what this book is worth.
Save your money.
Maitha Jasim Saeed Said: The Best Guide for Online Student ( Jan. 6th 2007 )
This Book is giving a good guidence for people who are looking to complete their studies through online learning system. I bought this book because it was a part of induction program required for me to study my MBA online through one of the best international universities.
By the Window At Work Said: Wayyy too simple a book!!! ( Aug. 30th 2006 )
This book is too easy. All of its topics are so obvious. I felt like I was reading things I already knew!!! I think everyone could benefit of any other complicated book.
Mary Clark Said: Waste of Time & Money for Current Students ( Sep. 10th 2005 )
I have never been moved to write a review before, but I feel it is my civic duty to warn people away from this book. I am enrolled as an online student already and bought this book because it would supposedly give me tips for developing a good study schedule and, well, be a successful online student. The publisher is misleading customers by putting a big red burst on the cover that says "Learn how to set up an independent study schedule and stick to it" (did they READ this book before designing the cover??!!). This book contains nothing of the sort. The 33 pages (of 266) that are actually dedicated to coursework are almost insulting to read. For example, some of the "helpful tips" include: "you will want to have moderate experience with using a computer" and "you need goals and focus." The author then gives a website to visit for "specific information" on things like study skills and time management. This book will NOT help you be an effective online student. It might help you decide whether or not to become an online student, which is the only reason it gets a star.
Jane Young Said: Very Good and Helpful Book but ( Feb. 11th 2005 )
it needs to be updated. My copy of this book is helpful but I find that there are websites that no longer work and some of the information is outdated as well. Much has happened in the online world since it was written so I came to Amazon.com to see if there was a newer updated version that I could buy. Alas, there seems not to be one.