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Online students enjoy the benefit of gaining direct knowledge from and access to the work and thoughts of their professors. These online professors post a series of blogs about issues relating to their particular subject area. These blogs range cover just about any topic from history, sciences, business, technology, economics, education, politics or engineering. I have categorized online professors according to the particular subjects there blogs Some of these professors include: Professors Who Blog about BusinessProfessor Robert Salmon: Professor Salmon is an accomplished associate professor of management at the Stern School of Business. He has conducted many researches in the area business studies including one on the management and economics of international expansion. Professor Robert salmon is also well known in the blogosphere for his many blogs on topics such as “Cost to attend University continue to rise”, “Does Russia belong in the BRIC Club” and “The Horn of Plenty”.  Professor Michael Roberto: Professor Roberto is a trustee professor of management at the Bryant University. He is known for his online blogs of various economic issues such as ‘Why Corporate Initiatives Fail and “Should you purchase Extended Warranty?”  Professor Who Blog about Math and ScienceThe following professors are well respected among the online educational and blogging community to the field of Mathematics and Science. Dr. Michio Kaku: Dr. Kaku is a leading scientist who has made it his priority to popularize science among the online education community. He is famous for his online audio and video blogs about “the future of Sirus XM Satellite Radio” among many other scientific researches.  Professors who blog about TechnologyProfessor Andrew McAfee: Professor McAfee is a leading researcher in the field of Technology. He is known for his man y lectures within the online educational sphere for his man blogs on the business impact of IT and other technology related topics.  Professor Scott Aaronson: Professor Aaronson is an assistant professor of electrical engineering and Computer Science at MIT University. One of his most famous blogs was a challenge to online students to create a worldview application to compare the views of different individuals.  Professors who blog about Law and PoliticsProfessor Stephen Bainbridge: Professor Bainbridge is a leading figure in the field of corporate law. He is famous for his many blogs that affect the world of business law such as “The need to define insider trading” and ‘sloppy reporting at the economist”.  Professor Paul Caron: Professor Caron is a leading expert in the field of tax law. He is an associate dean of law at the University of Cincinnati. His contribution to the spread of knowledge tax issues precedes him and is known for his blogs such as the” U.S. News Annual Assessment of Law School tax Programs”.  Professor who blog about HistoryProfessor Juan R. I. Cole: Professor is a leading mind in the field of religion, Unitarianism, human rights and science fiction. He has done many studies on the history of different social and ethnic peoples and has made his opinions know in many of this online blogs. One of his most popular blog is his views on the Middle East.  Professors Who Blog about EconomicsProfessor Brad Delong: Professor Delong’s daily blog about economic issues is a must read for any economic students. Some of his recent blogs commented on how the US is spending 7.5 percent of its GDP on military spending.  Professor Mark Thoma: Professor Thoma is a leading scholar in the department of economics at the University of Oregon. His blogs are known to be very informative to economic degree students who utilize his ideas to enhance their school work.  |
Learning Online – Top 10 Professors Who Blog
Thursday, November 19th, 2009Top 5 Careers to Combat Recession – Beat the Heat
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At present, economy world over is reeling under pressure but there are still few sectors where career prospects are very good. With this downtime expected to last for another two or three years, you need to have a proper understanding of the current market condition. Instead of just earning a conventional college degree, it is recommended that you earn Masters or PhD degree in subjects which are in demand. To give yourself a much better chance of attaining success, take admission in an online degree program. To earn online degree, you do not need to go to the university. Therefore, you can save plenty of your time and money. If you are looking for a promotion in your current job, you should go for professional courses. Find below details of Top 5 Careers that can help you in fighting with the recession. 1. Health careAccording to experts, health care sector is one sector where demand is not going to die down in the coming years. With health care degree, you can work as a dental hygienist, registered nurse, physical therapist and mental health counselor. Bachelor degree in health care management is an absolute necessity if you are interested in becoming registered nurse or dental hygienist.  2. EducationIrrespective of the market condition, education sector is one sector that is always going to be buzzing. Demands for highly qualified teachers and faculty members are increasing with every passing day especially with so many teachers getting retired. If you want to make a mark in the field of education, you need to earn a Masters Degree in Education. The significant thing to note about education field is that you get wide variety of career choices. It includes teaching in traditional colleges and universities, teaching in online colleges and universities and working as a research associate in public and private sector organizations. 3. TechnologyDespite all the economic downturn, technology sector is brimming with confidence as people these days are looking for new technologies in order to make their work lot easier. To attain success in the field of technology, you need to earn an advanced diploma in information technology. Masters Degree in data communications and technology can also come in real handy. There is strong demand for computer software engineers as more and more organizations are looking to automate their routines so that there is improvement in their customer service. 4. LawTo get rid of all your recession fears, it is quite vital that you make a career in the field where possibilities of reduction in jobs is minimal. Law is one such field. By successfully earning law degree from accredited college or university, you can start your own practice or work in a law firm. The average salary of lawyers is in the range of about $25,000 to $80,000. 5. ManagementWith regard to management, there are job cuts in the top and middle level management due to recession but if you are just starting your career, it is not going to affect you. Business organizations cannot cut lower management jobs as it can affect their proper functioning. To get a job in the lower level management, you will require a Master in Business Administration degree from an accredited college or university. |
Online Degree Programs – what should you know before getting enrolled
Friday, March 13th, 2009
Online EducationIn today’s world online educational programs play a major role in satisfying the need of students having varying requirements. Nothing is a hurdle to enroll for an online education program, except not knowing it. Are you interested in enrolling for one? Do you have any issues to be sorted out? It is very important to clarify the following issues before you could actually proceed. Have a quick look at the following. Things to know about online degree programs
Do you still feel you can go wrong in your choice of online education? Or do you have an experience to share? Its time you do it. |
