DETC - Distance Education & Training Council

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January 2010

DETC Webinar Helps Navigate the Complex World
of Federal Financial Aid

Attendees of the Distance Education and Training Council's most recent Webinar knew right from the start they'd be getting exactly what they wanted. After all, they were the ones who chose the content. Continue reading...

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High Official in Education Deparmtent Has Warm Words
for For-Profit Colleges

To many in the for-profit college industry, the Education Department has seemed like the heavy recently, particularly as it negotiates with college officials over regulations that could toughen policies on student recruiting. Continue reading...

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Classroom Instructors Can Benefit From Learning to Teach Online

Most professors agree that more work goes into designing an online course than a face-to-face one. But if those professors are interested in improving their teaching skills, it might be worth the extra effort. Continue reading...

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Beyond the Credit Hour:
Old Standards Don't Fit New Models

The Inspector General's Office of the U.S. Education Department landed a stinging attack on an accreditor last month, with some potentially far-reaching ramifications, particularly for those trying to develop creative new models for higher education. Continue reading...

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