Online Education: Is It for You?

About the Book

The internet has always been referred to as the “information highway” and now many colleges and universities are accessing those roads to provide degrees, professional certificates and personal enrichment courses.  Many people think about online education, but do not know where to start. So how do your select the best program? And then once you have chosen the program, what will make you a successful student? Is online education really for you?

This “how to” guide will give you the necessary information that is simple to follow and will assist you in becoming a successful online student. As “informed consumers”, you can then best determine yourself which program is for you, and actually make your dreams come true!

About the Author

Susan is an Online Educator, Coach, Consultant, Author & Speaker.Susan understands first hand the value and opportunity online education offers educators and individual learners. The ability to access online education enabled Susan to fast track her educational experience as well as to experience multiple roles in her career path.

Due to her experience as an online/distance education student, Susan pursued her interest in online learning and teaching. She went on to obtain a master’s degree and has been teaching and developing online courses for various colleges and universities across the country for over 10 years. In recognition of her commitment to education and student success, Susan was awarded the 2008 Faculty of the Year Award in the Distance Education Program for Nursing at Saint Joseph’s College in Maine and was a finalist for the State of Connecticut’s Nurse Educator of the Year 2008. She is highly regarded in her field as the Chairperson of the Distance Learning Committee and is a member of the Academic Council for Charter Oak State College in CT. Susan also is a reviewer for online course proposals to ensure validity and reliability.
Susan has been a guest on radio talk shows over the last two years sharing her expertise and “tips for success” in online education. She has given workshops for students regarding online education and has received excellent reviews and recommendations. Susan does not promote any specific online college or university - and believes that the student needs to find program that fits them the best. Susan is committed to student success and is dedicated to keeping online education as a reliable alternative educational experience.