No, it’s not a cerebral rapper. Einzstein is a new service that aims to become a preeminent “e-campus” of sorts, a central access point for free online courses from around the Web. (more…)

Earning a degree online can be a daunting proposition, and it’s easy to get discouraged by all of the work, but sometimes all you need to become recharged is to read about people in the same position as you who’ve succeeded in achieving their educational and career goals. Here are a few inspirational stories of online students who’ve stuck with their programs and improved their lives through e-learning — and believe it or not, you can too.

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In the 21st century, there’s no excuse to not have at least a working knowledge of computer technology. With great websites like these offering free computer courses and tutorials at your fingertips (or pawtips), ANYONE can learn a thing or two. So devote a few minutes a day to learn something new about today’s technology…assuming you know enough about computers to find these sites.

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Guided by the philosophy that a better-educated population will lead to better job opportunities and long-term economic recovery, President Obama recently unveiled a proposed education package that focuses on community colleges, with a sizable chunk devoted to free access to online education.

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Many people who choose to enroll in an online school over a traditional school do so because they work full-time, and the time saved by attending classes at home allows them to juggle work and school responsibilities. But that doesn’t mean it’s an easy task to balance. Here are some tips on how you can make the most of your job-school shuffle.

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