Category Archives: Organization

How to Learn Online with Unreliable Internet

Electricity interruptions can cause problems while learning online

In many locations, we now take reliable access to the internet for granted. We can take online courses and watch high-definition videos on a computer or even our mobile phone. If the connection drops out or there is a power blackout, it is an irritation.

What about regions or countries where reliable internet access or electricity is unavailable? Can people still learn online? Here are some ways that may help you manage in these difficult circumstances. Continue reading

6 Reasons for not Completing an Online Course

A broken down car can lead to difficulties studying.

Have you started an online course (or perhaps more than one) but a few weeks later it has come to a complete halt?

There could be a number of reasons for this and also several strategies to overcome the block. You need to look at your individual situation before deciding the best way forward. Continue reading

Amber’s Story: the Advantages of Online Learning

Amber studying

Amber* is a Civil Engineer, working in Marine Structure Design, who combines part-time work with mothering her two small children. She completed her Bachelor degree as a full-time, on-campus student and has also studied a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) and several post-graduate university subjects externally. Continue reading