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Most Affordable Online Master's in Education and Library Science Degrees (2009)
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Best Buy Online Masters in Education logoTeachers and librarians searching for online master's degrees should look first at public universities. GetEducated.com's new online college affordability survey has found that 27 high-quality, low-cost online degrees in education and library science are available for under $10,000.

We analyzed tuition and fees at 101 regionally accredited universities that offer 313 online master’s degrees to come up with national rankings of the 2009 Best Buys in online master’s for teachers and librarians.
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Top 10 Free Online Training Courses for Distance Educators
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By GetEducated.com Consumer Reporting Team  |  May 26, 2009   
 
Are you a “face to face” classroom teacher considering shifting to online education?

Or are you an online educator interested in the latest technology to make your courses even more effective?

woman at laptop2Whether you’re new to distance learning or an experienced e-teacher, you can find free online education resources to fit your needs. 

For example, some online schools offer free training modules to help campus-based teachers learn how to transition to cyber-classrooms. Other organizations offer tips on designing online classes and teaching with technology.

Here are 10 great online resources for distance instructors:
Read more to discover 10 free resources for distance educators
 
GetEducated.com's Guide to Finding Work as an Online College Instructor
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By GetEducated.com Consumer Reporting Team  |  May 22, 2009   
 
Want to teach online, but aren’t sure where to send your resume? Curious about what kind of pay or working conditions you can expect? 
Online Teacher
First point to consider: full-time, tenure-track online teaching jobs are rare. Most online colleges hire adjunct faculty to work at a distance.

Second: Not all schools offer the same deals. Employment conditions such as pay rate, required training, and class size vary widely. 

GetEducated.com has compiled this guide to show you what to look for so you can land work as an online instructor at the post-secondary level.
Learn more about what to consider when landing an online teaching job -- including pay rates
 
Principles For Excellence in Online Teaching
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Two Canadian university instructors who teach online have drawn upon their own experiences, as well as those of other online teachers, to come up with a list of principles to guide new online instructors and course developers.

Authors Jim Henry and Jeff Meadows of the University of Lethbridge in Alberta say, among other things:

• Technology is a vehicle, not a destination.
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Free e-Book for Online Educators
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How do you design your online courses and your virtual campuses to keep online students engaged?

What are things you can do in your online classroom to retain students?

GetEducated has put together a free downloadable e-journal:
GetEducated.com’s Motivating & Retaining Adult Learners Online: A Journal of Research Articles and Practitioner’s Tips. This e-book features articles by researchers and online education practitioners on the science and art of building virtual campuses—including tips to improve retention of adult learners.
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Q 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
A 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...
Q 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
A 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...
 
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