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Authoritative Information on Online Colleges

Online college information crucial to prospective students.

Info Not Commonly Found Elsewhere

The articles presented here, researched and written by BrainTrack staff, address critical questions about online colleges which are not easily answered on most college information sites, such as:

• What is taking an online course really like?
• What sort of internet and computer technology would I be using?
• How do hiring companies view and value people with degrees from online colleges?
• How can I make the most of my online studies?

Several initial articles, part of an ongoing research effort, speak to these these topics, including:

The Technology of Online Learning

VLEs: About Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs). Students typically interact with VLEs through standard web browsers, to receive and submit assignments, chat with faculty and other students, and listen to lectures. The article describes the leading VLEs, shows screen images of several, and lists schools using each.

Job Prospects for Grads with Online Degrees and Certifications

Recruiters Say: Recruiters' Opinions Of Online Degrees. Excerpts from interviews with professional recruiters specializing in a variety of industries. From the ongoing BrainTrack Interview Series of discussions with a range of experts and thought leaders in the education and career planning fields.

Online Teacher Experiences

Views of Online Instructors. The article, based on interviews with faculty members currently teaching online college courses, includes tips for both online students and teachers.

Online Schools Accepting Students Globally

These large and well-regarded online schools are known for accepting students from a range of countries. The ability to serve students from all over the world is one of the advantages of online schools.

Some Notable Online Colleges

Well-known schools offering substantially all of their programs online.

SchoolPopular Program Categories
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Medicine
  • Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
  • Therapy And Counseling
AIU Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Design
  • Education And Teaching
  • Media
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Security And Law Enforcement
American Sentinel University
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Leisure
  • Medical Administration
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Angley College Online
  • Business And Management
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Office And Administration
Argosy University Online
  • Education And Teaching
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Religion And Philosophy
  • Therapy And Counseling
Ashford University
  • Business And Management
  • Conservation And Resource Management
  • Education And Teaching
  • Family And Social Work
  • Leisure
  • Liberal Arts
  • Media
  • Medical Administration
  • Medicine
  • Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
  • (More)
Ashworth College
  • Animal Science And Care
  • Basic Skills
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Conservation And Resource Management
  • Construction Trades
  • Cooking And Culinary Arts
  • Design
  • Education And Teaching
  • Engineering Technician
  • (More)
Baker College Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Design
  • Engineering Technician
  • Media
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Security And Law Enforcement
  • Therapy And Counseling
Berkeley College - Online
  • Business And Management
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Security And Law Enforcement
Bethel University
  • Business And Management
  • Education And Teaching
  • Liberal Arts
  • Media
  • Medical Administration
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Office And Administration
  • Religion And Philosophy
  • Therapy And Counseling
Boston University - Online
  • Business And Management
  • Liberal Arts
  • Security And Law Enforcement
  • Therapy And Counseling
Brookline College
  • Business And Management
  • Law
  • Media
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Security And Law Enforcement
Bryan College
  • Law
  • Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
  • Therapy And Counseling
Capella University
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Education And Teaching
  • Family And Social Work
  • Law
  • Leisure
  • Media
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Medicine
  • (More)
Central Pennsylvania College
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Law
  • Medical Administration
  • Security And Law Enforcement
Chamberlain College of Nursing
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Champlain College
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Engineering Technician
Clayton College of Natural Health
  • Animal Science And Care
  • Medicine
  • Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
Coleman University
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Design
  • Media
  • Science
Colorado Technical University Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Construction Trades
  • Education And Teaching
  • Engineering Technician
  • Law
  • Liberal Arts
  • Medical Administration
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Office And Administration
  • (More)
Concord Law School
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Conservation And Resource Management
  • Education And Teaching
  • Family And Social Work
  • Law
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Security And Law Enforcement
Creighton University Online
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Liberal Arts
  • Therapy And Counseling
DeVry University Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Education And Teaching
  • Engineering Technician
  • Leisure
  • Medical Administration
Everest University Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Law
  • Security And Law Enforcement
Florida Tech University Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Liberal Arts
  • Medical Administration
  • Security And Law Enforcement
Golden Gate University Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Family And Social Work
Gonzaga University Online
  • Business And Management
Grand Canyon University
  • Business And Management
  • Education And Teaching
  • Family And Social Work
  • Liberal Arts
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
  • Religion And Philosophy
  • Security And Law Enforcement
  • (More)
Grantham University
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technician
  • Liberal Arts
  • Security And Law Enforcement
Harrison College
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Liberal Arts
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Office And Administration
  • Security And Law Enforcement
  • Therapy And Counseling
Herzing College
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Design
  • Engineering Technician
  • Law
  • Media
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Office And Administration
  • (More)
Herzing University Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Design
  • Law
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Security And Law Enforcement
ICS Canada
  • Animal Science And Care
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Conservation And Resource Management
  • Construction Trades
  • Cooking And Culinary Arts
  • Design
  • Education And Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technician
  • (More)
ITT Technical Institute
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Construction Trades
  • Design
  • Engineering Technician
  • Medical Administration
  • Security And Law Enforcement
Independence University
  • Business And Management
  • Family And Social Work
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Medicine
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Therapy And Counseling
International Academy of Design & Technology Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Design
  • Leisure
Jacksonville University Online
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Jones College
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Law
  • Liberal Arts
Jones International University
  • Business And Management
  • Design
  • Education And Teaching
  • Medical Administration
Kaplan University
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Design
  • Education And Teaching
  • Engineering Technician
  • Family And Social Work
  • Hospitality
  • Law
  • Liberal Arts
  • Media
  • (More)
Keiser University eCampus Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Education And Teaching
  • Law
  • Liberal Arts
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Security And Law Enforcement
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University - Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Family And Social Work
Lancaster Bible College & Graduate School
  • Religion And Philosophy
Le Tourneau University
  • Business And Management
  • Education And Teaching
  • Therapy And Counseling
Lincoln College of Technology
  • Beauty And Cosmetology
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Cooking And Culinary Arts
  • Engineering Technician
  • Mechanics And Repair
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Security And Law Enforcement
  • Therapy And Counseling
Loyola University New Orleans Online
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Minnesota School of Business
  • Beauty And Cosmetology
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Design
  • Law
  • Media
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Music
  • Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
  • (More)
New England College
  • Business And Management
  • Family And Social Work
  • Medical Administration
  • Real Estate And Construction Management
New England Culinary Institute
  • Business And Management
  • Cooking And Culinary Arts
  • Hospitality
New England Institute of Technology
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Construction Trades
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technician
  • Leisure
  • Mechanics And Repair
  • Media
  • Medical Administration
  • (More)
Northeastern University Online
  • Business And Management
  • Medical Administration
Norwich University
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Family And Social Work
  • Liberal Arts
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Penn Foster Career School
  • Animal Science And Care
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Conservation And Resource Management
  • Construction Trades
  • Cooking And Culinary Arts
  • Design
  • Education And Teaching
  • Engineering Technician
  • Family And Social Work
  • (More)
Penn Foster College
  • Business And Management
  • Design
  • Education And Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technician
  • Family And Social Work
  • Hospitality
  • Law
  • Mechanics And Repair
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • (More)
Penn Foster High School
  • Basic Skills
RETS College
  • Business And Management
  • Engineering Technician
  • Law
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Security And Law Enforcement
South University
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Family And Social Work
  • Law
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Security And Law Enforcement
  • Therapy And Counseling
St. Joseph's University
  • Business And Management
  • Education And Teaching
  • Medical Administration
  • Security And Law Enforcement
  • Therapy And Counseling
Sterling College Online
  • Business And Management
  • Religion And Philosophy
Stratford Career Institute
  • Basic Skills
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Conservation And Resource Management
  • Construction Trades
  • Cooking And Culinary Arts
  • Design
  • Education And Teaching
  • Engineering Technician
  • Family And Social Work
  • (More)
Strayer University Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Design
  • Education And Teaching
  • Family And Social Work
  • Hospitality
  • Law
  • Liberal Arts
  • Media
  • Medical Administration
  • (More)
TUI University
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Education And Teaching
  • Family And Social Work
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Medicine
  • Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
  • Security And Law Enforcement
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Design
  • Family And Social Work
  • Hospitality
  • Media
  • Photography And Commercial Art
The Chicago School
  • Therapy And Counseling
The Edinburgh Business School
  • Business And Management
The George Washington University - Online
  • Education And Teaching
  • Law
  • Medical Administration
The University of Liverpool
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Law
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Medicine
The University of Scranton
  • Education And Teaching
University of Oxford Online
  • Archaeology
  • Art History
  • Computing
  • Data Analysis
  • Economics
  • English Literature
  • History
  • Human Rights Law
  • Nanotechnology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • (More)
University of Phoenix Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Education And Teaching
  • Family And Social Work
  • Hospitality
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Security And Law Enforcement
  • Therapy And Counseling
University of Southern Queensland Online
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English language
  • Sciences
  • Surveying
Utah Career College
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Law
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
  • Security And Law Enforcement
  • Therapy And Counseling
Utica College
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Medical Administration
  • Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
  • Security And Law Enforcement
  • Therapy And Counseling
Vanderbilt University Online
  • Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Villanova University Professional Certificate Online Programs
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Engineering Technician
Virginia College Online
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Law
  • Medical Administration
  • Office And Administration
  • Security And Law Enforcement
Walden University
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Education And Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Family And Social Work
  • Liberal Arts
  • Media
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • Medicine
  • (More)
Westwood College
  • Business And Management
  • Computer Science And Engineering
  • Design
  • Engineering Technician
  • Family And Social Work
  • Law
  • Leisure
  • Media
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Support And Technology
  • (More)