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Wed Feb 5

Is online education right for you? 5 questions answered

Written by Vanessa Dennen, Professor of of Instructional Systems & Learning Technologies, Florida State University

Online education presents many conveniences but requires serious time management skills.fizkes/Shutterstock.com

Editor’s Note: When U.S. News & World Report released its best online education program rankings this year, many schools that fared well in the rankings were quick to call attention to their success. Here, Vanessa Dennen, a resea...

Is online education right for you? 5 questions answered

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