A few years ago, Cynthia B. Schuster began teaching online courses at the University of Baltimore, where she is a specialist in instructional technology. Nothing went awry, but, looking back, she says ...

The world of snail-mail, shorthand typing and correspondence courses is a far cry from today's range of certified online courses, Skype language lessons and mobile app-based education. Distance ...

Boston College offers a variety of distance education opportunities, designed to offer students a flexible, online alternative to traditional on-campus programs and courses. In support of Boston ...

Brazil’s Ministry of Education (MEC) is expected to announce new rules this month governing higher education courses offered via distance learning (DL), taught predominantly in a virtual environment.

A shortage of medical specialists for cancer treatment in developing countries is a driving force behind a new web-based educational course that could help change the health-care picture over time.