Time to vamp up your skills? Try distance learning
October 10th 2008 03:09
Thinking about another degree or wanting to veer off to another career path but don't have time to go to school? Perhaps you can try Open Universities.
Open Universities is a cooperation between many of Australia's universities to create a flexible learning space where students can learn and gain a degree by distance learning. Using a combination of virtual lectures, online tutorials and posted reading material, there is no excuse for anyone not being able to learn.
The best part? Australians can put the tuition fees on the HECS scheme, and pay it off little by little in your taxes just like all other uni students.
There are skeptics out there about distance learning and online learning of course, many argue it's not the best way to learn and is a completely waste of time. Well, if you ask me, going to uni would also have been a complete waste of time if I didn't want to be there.
Distance learning is hard, and it relies heavily on your own will and motivation to learn and study. There is no one to push you, to remind you when assignments are due and to track your efforts and hours. You have to do the work, and hence Open Universities is a great way for those who want to learn - Learn.
Of course, TAFE also offer similar distance education courses you can take without having to go through a entire degree. Seek out these opportunities at your local education office.
If you have a hour to spare at night, why not put it towards further education? For those looking for an advancement in their job and wanting to change careers, this is all towards your own advantage.
OPEN UNIVERSITIES
Open Universities is a cooperation between many of Australia's universities to create a flexible learning space where students can learn and gain a degree by distance learning. Using a combination of virtual lectures, online tutorials and posted reading material, there is no excuse for anyone not being able to learn.
The best part? Australians can put the tuition fees on the HECS scheme, and pay it off little by little in your taxes just like all other uni students.
There are skeptics out there about distance learning and online learning of course, many argue it's not the best way to learn and is a completely waste of time. Well, if you ask me, going to uni would also have been a complete waste of time if I didn't want to be there.
Distance learning is hard, and it relies heavily on your own will and motivation to learn and study. There is no one to push you, to remind you when assignments are due and to track your efforts and hours. You have to do the work, and hence Open Universities is a great way for those who want to learn - Learn.
Of course, TAFE also offer similar distance education courses you can take without having to go through a entire degree. Seek out these opportunities at your local education office.
If you have a hour to spare at night, why not put it towards further education? For those looking for an advancement in their job and wanting to change careers, this is all towards your own advantage.
OPEN UNIVERSITIES
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