OnlineMastersDegrees.org has launched two guides for new graduate students in the wake of National Online Learning Day.
RENO, Nev., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD) – a leading provider of in-depth master's degree resources and information – has released two updated guidebooks for students and career professionals looking to pursue graduate education online. These free resources examine the various delivery modes available for online master's programs, and cover the pros, cons and core success strategies for each.
"Prospective graduate students face a number of major decisions when choosing a master's program, including its mode of delivery," said Kyle Darland, co-founder of OnlineMastersDegrees.org. "Without a detailed understanding of the different online learning options, a student could enroll in a program that doesn't fit their personal or professional needs."
The flexibility of online learning continues to fuel its popularity at the master's level. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 54 percent of master's students took at least one online class in 2022. However, student retention remains a concern for many colleges and universities offering master's degrees online.
"Online master's programs suffer higher dropout rates than campus-based programs, but that doesn't need to be the norm," said Darland. "The right online program can help students continue their coursework by fostering a healthier balance across school, family and career."
Darland is referencing a 2020 study out of The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, which identified five main reasons for master's student attrition. Data from the study showed that work obligations and family and personal obligations comprised two of the top three factors linked to departure.
OMD's guides cover everything from fully online certificates and master's degrees that students can earn at their own pace, to massive open online courses (MOOCs) with real-time meetups with fellow cohorts. You can read them in their entirety here:
- Online vs. On-Campus: Which Mode of Learning Is Best for You? -- https://www.onlinemastersdegrees.org/student-resources/which-mode-of-learning-is-best/
- Beyond the Campus: The Advantages of Earning Your Master's Online -- https://www.onlinemastersdegrees.org/student-resources/online-masters-advantages/
About OMD
OnlineMastersDegrees.org began in 2020 to support online learning at the master's level. Our user-friendly, research-backed content helps students find scholarships, resources, financial aid, and connect with accredited colleges and universities across the country.
Media Contact
Kyle Darland, OnlineMastersDegrees.org, 1 775-234-8689, [email protected], https://www.onlinemastersdegrees.org
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