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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent...but be careful
An excellent publication. I think this is Peterson's first exploration in depth of the world of distance learning. However, be careful with the information. Just because the institution appears in Peterson's does not mean you don't have to examine it's credentials and programs carefully. There are some unaccredited institutions listed that should you choose to go with...
Published on June 10, 2001 by Juliegh

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Large, heavy, but do not hope for recommendations
This book is in fact just a directory.

Can a phone directory be useful for finding a friend or a date? No, because it only gives you a name and a phone number. The same is true about this book - names, addresses, websites, names of courses - but very little to explain what is good and what is a waste of money.

You will get all the names alright, but you will have to...

Published on August 17, 2001 by Andrius Uzkalnis


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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent...but be careful, June 10, 2001
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Juliegh (Rowlett, TX United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Peterson's Guide to Distance Learning Programs 2001 (Peterson's Guide to Distance Learning Programs, 5th ed) (Paperback)
An excellent publication. I think this is Peterson's first exploration in depth of the world of distance learning. However, be careful with the information. Just because the institution appears in Peterson's does not mean you don't have to examine it's credentials and programs carefully. There are some unaccredited institutions listed that should you choose to go with their programs, your employer might laugh heartily when you apply for tuition assistance.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Large, heavy, but do not hope for recommendations, August 17, 2001
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Andrius Uzkalnis (Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peterson's Guide to Distance Learning Programs 2001 (Peterson's Guide to Distance Learning Programs, 5th ed) (Paperback)
This book is in fact just a directory.

Can a phone directory be useful for finding a friend or a date? No, because it only gives you a name and a phone number. The same is true about this book - names, addresses, websites, names of courses - but very little to explain what is good and what is a waste of money.

You will get all the names alright, but you will have to do extra research yourself.

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