How to be a successful online student

According to the National Center for Education Statistics more than 85 per cent of public universities offer non-residential "distance learning" courses, degrees, or career credentials.

New virtual training institutes pop up every day with convenient online career certification options in business, computers, e-commerce, financial services, and health services.

Most books on distance learning merely list accredited colleges and universities offering degrees and certifications. "How to Be a Successful Online Student" provides the nuts and bolts of how distance learning really works and shows readers how to fully exploit online learning tools, opportunities, and resources, including: expert advice on which subjects are perfect for online study; the essential tools needed, including hardware and software; advice on how to become a cracker-jack cyber student with tips on setting up an independent study schedule and sticking with it; and how to combine online learning with traditional classes.