Who's Doing Online Learning - CoursePal Online Learning Tutorial

Lesson 1 Online Learning Basics
Who's Doing Online Learning

If you have a hectic schedule or cannot conveniently attend a traditional university, don't worry -- you're in good company.  Today people going online to learn are...

• highly motivated and committed individuals

• most are 25 years or older and employed

• many have previous college experience

• more than one-half are women

• from diverse professional backgrounds:  businesses, hospitals, government offices, military institutions, self employed,...

and check out these eye-opening stats...

• over three million students will take distance learning courses this year alone

• 90% of two year colleges offer distance learning courses

• Online learning students now represent more than 20% of all higher education students

• according to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, employees rank continuing education as a more important benefit than child care, flextime or family leave!

Take a look at this article from Business Week for further information on who attends college online.