By Devon Haynie, US News
Academia isn’t known for its rapid embrace of change. Yet when it comes to online learning, the field is constantly evolving. Hardly a day goes by without a university announcing a new online program or a company revealing a new tool to help online learners. Massive Open Online Courses are giving students all over the world access to courses taught by some of the best professors — for free. At some online schools, students can cobble together degrees using credit by exam, testing out of courses at their own pace. To help online students keep up with the latest trends, U.S. News has compiled a glossary of important terms specifically about online education. While this list is not exhaustive, it can help you make sense of new terminology and maybe even find the best online program for you.
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