Lesson 1 Online Learning Basics
Is Online Learning for You?

If you're like most busy people, you've occasionally wondered if taking a online course or online degree program is for you.  Fortunately, there are some easy-to-use resources available on the Internet to help you decide just that. 

Online Learning Self-Assessment

For starters, you can take this self-assessment quiz to see if online learning may be right for you.  This article from Howard Community College provides some good insight about the type and characteristics of online students.

Getting a Sense for What to Expect

One of the websites that covers online learning in detail is WorldWideLearn.com, a website that offers ways to get an education online, and has many different options for the level of learning that you desire.  Of course, you can also get your education online from Universities, many of which offer courses online.

When you get down to looking at specific universities, look at their websites carefully.  They often provide testimonials and other descriptions from current or past students that can help to give you a flavor for online learning from the student's view at that institution.

The Sloan Consortium has on a section of their website survey reports about online learning, and extensive details on the subject.  If you are seriously considering online learning as an option for you, it is important that you consider checking it out.