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• From Face-to-Face to Virtual Tutoring: Exploring the Potential of E-Learning Support —V. Venugopal Reddy & Manjulika Srivastava (Indira Gandhi National Open University)
• Persistence in Distance Education: A Case Study —Lise Desmarais (Candian Foreign Service Institute)
• Facilitating and Sustaining Interest through an Online Distance Peer Tutoring System in a Co-Operative Learning Environment —Olugbemiro J. Jegede (Open University of Hong Kong)
• How to Initiate Intrinsic Motivation in the Online Student in Theory & Practice —Paul Kawachi (Kurume Shin-Ai Women's College)
• Retaining Adult Learners in a High-Stress Distance Learning Environment: The Purdue University Executive MBA in Agribusiness —Jay Akridge, Luanna DeMay, Liza Braunlich, Mike Collura & Mike Sheahan (Purdue University)
• Practical Considerations on the Use of Message Boards to Enhance Learning in a University Setting —Sharon Garrison & Marina Onken (University of Arizona & Loyola University New Orleans)
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I’m looking for an online MBA. I’ve found several that fit my budget but none are accredited by the AACSB. What is the AACSB? Do I really need a distance MBA degree that is accredited by them?
—Roberta, Gary, IN
The AACSB is the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. It is considered the gold standard of business school accreditation. But not every student needs an AACSB-accredited MBA...
I was laid off from my job as a real estate agent and want to be a high school math teacher, but my bachelor’s degree is in psychology. Do I need a new degree in education? Will an online bachelor’s in education qualify me to become a licensed teacher?
—Willis, Houston, Texas
If you didn’t earn a bachelor’s degree in education years ago and you now want to teach in the public schools, don’t fret. Every state maintains what are termed “alternative teacher certification” programs...
Ohio University’s online Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program prepares professionals for leadership positions in contemporary health organizations in the U.S. Graduates are highly valued for their ability to solve complex problems and meet organizational goals by combining their knowledge of the evolving health environment with their experience. The program is designed for mid-career professionals, is offered entirely online and can be completed in two years.
Add value to your MBA degree by taking courses focused on the theory and practice of effective leadership. The MBA in Leadership at FHSU combines academic rigor, convenience and affordability to prepare you for the leadership challenges of today’s dynamic business environment. The same high quality instructors teach online who teach on campus. A 37 credit hour program, with nine more required of students without undergraduate business degrees. Affordable tuition at $400 per credit hour.
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Facts from GetEducated's National Survey of Online MBAs. Who offers the cheapest online MBA? Do you need an AACSB-accredited distance MBA? Online MBA rankings and ratings. Everything you need to know to compare 390 accredited online MBAs from 168 online business schools.
I’m looking for an online MBA. I’ve found several that fit my budget but none are accredited by the AACSB. What is the AACSB? Do I really need a distance MBA degree that is accredited by them?
—Roberta, Gary, IN 
The AACSB is the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. It is considered the gold standard of business school accreditation. But not every student needs an AACSB-accredited MBA... 
