Publisher's Synopsis
This book is designed to enhance the success of adults who are considering enrollment in online courses or degree programs or already participate in online programs but need some further coaching on how best to learn and succeed in the online environment. After reading this book, adult students should understand how to find the right school, assess personal fit for online learning, evaluate the likely quality of online programs being considered by the student, analyze and evaluate the student debt burden in light of future earnings, determine the appropriateness of an online degree for the student's career field, and adopt strategies and study habits that enhance the likelihood of degree completion. Adult students face unique challenges when returning to school but they also possess skills as well as experiences which will help them meet those challenges in balancing work, life and online courses. The material in this book is designed to help the adult student use those experiences while learning new material and creating new options for the future. Readers will leave this book on an upbeat note, understanding the paradigm shift they will encounter and some of the ways to stay informed about the near future and, thus, stay relevant in that future. References and useful websites are provided throughout the book so the reader can evaluate the caliber of insights that are provided and identify sites that will continue to inform education and career choices for online students.
