About the eLearners Service
1. What services does eLearners offer?
eLearners provides a variety of services to help potential online and distance learners find out about e-Learning and select the best
courses
,
programs
and
degrees
for their needs. WE DO NOT PROVIDE THE COURSES at eLearners - we simply point you to a wide variety of
colleges & schools
, and try to give you enough
information about online learning
to narrow your choices and make an informed decision.
2. Why do you offer these services?
We think that e-Learning can be a
very effective
form of learning, based on our personal experiences, and we hope to help others enjoy learning in this format. From a business perspective, we believe that
e-Learning
will be one of the next 'killer applications' of the Internet.
3. Does eLearners.com teach courses?
We get this question a surprising number of times. WE DO NOT OFFER COURSES, programs or degrees; we only provide you with information about
schools and companies
that do.
4. Can I teach courses for eLearners.com?
No, please see the above question. If you are interested in teaching distance learning courses, please inquire directly with our education partners.
5. How much does the eLearners service cost?
There are no costs associated with use of our services. Our services are free for learners, and we hope to keep it that way. This site is supported entirely by our education partners and other sponsors and service providers.
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Finding Courses & Degrees
6. What types of learning opportunities does eLearners list?
The eLearners database contains learning that can be completed from a distance. This includes a variety of older
distance learning
technologies and a wide range of e-Learning offerings. To find out more about
forms of e-Learning
and the
technologies used
, please visit our
'e-Learning?'
section. Or find out more about what
types of offerings
we accept into our database.
7. How do I find a course using your site?
You can either
browse
different subject categories by clicking on links in our
'Courses'
section, or do a
search
for your topic. Get some
search tips
if needed.
8. How do I find a degree using your site?
You can either
browse
different subject categories by clicking on links in our
'Degrees'
section, or do a simple
search
for your topic. Get some
search tips
if needed.
9. How do I find a certificate program with your site?
You can either
browse
different subject categories by clicking on links in our
'Certificates'
section, or do a
search
for your topic. The 'Degrees' section includes certificate programs, and a wide range of degrees. Get some
search tips
if needed.
10. How do I find a free tutorial or learning site?
It is amazing how popular the concept of FREE e-Learning is. While there are a ton of free tutorials and education sites on the web, these tend to be totally self paced textual resources. It is rare for free tutorials to have great graphics or multimedia. Tutorials also lack the human aspect of instruction and discussion. We have never come across a free live instructor on the web - if you know of any - please let us know. some
Educational Directories
on our
search tools
page.
11. I can't find what I need!
That's OK! We have created a page of
browsing and searching tips
that can probably help.
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Selecting a Learning Provider
12. What schools do your recommend?
We do not recommend particular
schools
or learning providers. There are such a wide variety of
learner needs
, and almost as wide a range of different e-Learning
providers
to choose from. For tips on this process, try our
'e-Learning?'
section. Take your time, compare offerings, and use one of our request forms to get information from those schools that interest you.
13. I need a school for my particular situation
We have received numerous requests of unique individual situations. Most include a reason why the person needs to learn from a distance, and a subject they wish to study. We suggest you learn about the various
types of e-Learning
that are available, the
types of learning providers
that offer that form of e-Learning, and select the one which is best for your particular situation.
14. What types of schools are highest quality?
As we have mentioned above, there are a wide range of organizations that offer e-Learning. This includes both for-profit and non-profit, colleges and universities, corporations and non-profit organizations. We have recently added some data from the
2000 Carnegie Classification
of U.S. higher education institutions, which will help you understand what level of degrees a particular U.S. college is accredited to grant. For more on understanding our use of the Carnegie Classifications
click here
. Before you make a decision, it is worth understanding more about
school accreditation
. We can help you with that.
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Understanding e-Learning
15. What kind of e-Learning is best for me?
There are numerous types of e-Learning including
asynchronous
, and
synchronous
,
instructor led
, web based instruction and mentor supported. Each of these types may use a unique combination of delivery and collaboration
technologies
such as threaded discussion, video, virtual classrooms, etc. You must consider your
learning style
and situation and compare it with the various
types of e-Learning
to find a good match. Find out more in our
'e-Learning?'
section.
16. Is e-Learning an effective way to learn?
We believe that it s. However, it really depends on your
learning style
, situation, the type of subject you wish to study, the type of e-Learning you choose and the learning provider you select. Find out more in our
'e-Learning?'
section.
17. How can I learn more about the industry?
The Internet provides such an exciting way to learn, that over the past few years an entire industry has sprung up to capitalize on this opportunity. It includes thousands of
higher education institutions
, professional
training providers
along with K-12 schools and companies. Find out more in our
'e-Learning?'
section.
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Enrolling In Courses
18. Where do I sign up for courses?
As mentioned above, eLearners.com does not provide the e-Learning, just info about the
learning providers
who do. In most cases you will need to inquire via one of our inquiry forms for more information. In some cases, we will take you directly to the course providers so you can order their courses online.
19. How much do e-Learning courses cost?
This varies tremendously. In most cases it is less expensive to learn via e-Learning that in a traditional face-to-face setting. However, because the industry is so new, many learning providers are still trying to find out how much it costs them to deliver their e-Learning, and how much their services are worth in the market. We try to keep updated cost information on this site, but it gets outdated quickly because of the above factors. To find current pricing on any learning listed on this site, always refer directly to the learning provider's web site, or request information from the provider using one of our forms. (
see question 18.
).
20. Can I request more information from schools?
Of course you can - and should. We can only provide a limited amount of information on the thousands of courses and degrees offered by our partners. We recommend that once you have narrowed your choices down to a few learning providers, you request more detailed information from them using one of our request forms..
Higher Education Institutions
or
Training & Continuing Education Providers
.
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Support For Current Students
21. Where can I buy textbooks or software?
eLearners.com may sell textbooks in the future, until then
search the web
.
22. Can you help me do online research?
Once in an e-Learning course, learners often need to do their research online. In the case of some higher ed. e-Learning programs you may have access to a campus library near your home. However, in most cases, you must learn to do research on the Internet. We list a number of
research tools
and online libraries on our site.
23. I need help finding a job after my program
eLearners.com may list jobs in the future, until then
search the web
.
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Technical Site Problems
24. One of your pages is not working
If you find a page on our site that is not working properly, for any reason, please take a moment to let our Technical Department know. Your feedback helps keep eLearners running smoothly. Submit tech problems
here
.
25. I have a some praise for your site
We always welcome these
comments
.
26. Can I make a suggestion?
If you have any other type of feedback for us, please take a minute to let us know. Submit suggestions
here
.
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