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  Has anyone here done the "digital nomad" lifestyle while pursuing distance learning?
Posted by: EliEverIsAHero - 04-11-2026, 08:46 AM - Forum: Graduate School Discussion - Replies (1)

e.g. taught English/one's native language remotely, created virtual trainings, or done other remote work from a country other than one's homeland while pursuing a distance learning degree?

If anyone here has done this, what were the main challenges or impediments in terms of money and time?

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  Open Institute of Technology Professional Doctorate in Applied AI
Posted by: icecubetr - 04-11-2026, 08:07 AM - Forum: Doctorate Degree Discussion - No Replies

OPIT – Open Institute of Technology has launched a Professional Doctorate in Applied Artificial Intelligence, starting in September 2026 and delivered entirely online.

"Duration: 6 terms/ 3 or 6 years
Next intake: September 2026
Tuition Fee: €24000
Mode of attendance: Online / Full or Part time"

OPIT programs and degrees are accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority applied to join the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education in 2023, but its application was rejected on 11 October 2024 after reviewers found it only partially compliant with the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG)—particularly because some reforms and procedures had not yet been fully implemented in practice. MFHEA appealed the decision, but in March 2025 the appeal was rejected, making the original decision final. EQAR later clarified that non-registration does not automatically mean an agency is illegitimate, but registration is an important benchmark of European-level quality assurance alignment. As of now, MFHEA is still not listed on EQAR, though it has stated it plans to address the issues and reapply in the future. https://www.eqar.eu/register/agencies/agency/?id=81

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  Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI
Posted by: LevelUP - 04-10-2026, 09:05 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (3)

Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI

https://texasmetronews.com/114577/why-co...combat-ai/

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  Major BBA Degree Changes To YourPace BBA Program
Posted by: Swiss Cognac - 04-10-2026, 11:20 AM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion - Replies (26)

Wow another huge change without warning:

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  150 hour TEFL Certificate for Teaching in Southeast Asia or other countries
Posted by: Voldigoad - 04-10-2026, 04:30 AM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (5)

Hello everyone,
I hope this is the correct forum category to ask this: I am looking to earn a 150 hour TEFL Certificate, which is often required in Southeast Asia or other countries, if you want to teach English and/or part of a requirement to get a Visa.
My current reasearch of available TEFL/TESOL programs has lead me to private institutions, which claim to have various accreditations like World TESOL Academy, TEFL/TESOL Certification, TheTEFLAcademy, or (the probably most accredited option) a Coursera TESOL Certificate from Arizona State University. Now, before I enroll in any of these providers I have a question:
It is my understanding that these sort of 120/150 hour TEFL/TESOL Certifications really don't have a norm and it mostly comes down to the accrediting institution. I recently finished my university studies to become a Foreign Language Teacher (English/Spanish) in Germany, but won't be a teacher officially until I complete the 2 years of practical vocational training. 

In my Bachelor's Degree Certificate it says:
[...] has completed all achievements required for the Teaching Secondary Education (Gymnasium) with the subject combination  English / Spanish in accordance with the Bachelor's degree programmе and examination regulations and with the grade x.

So, we do get a B.A. during our studies and there is a mention of focus on Teaching in the degree certificate.
Would that already be sufficient?

If not, could I ask my university to issue a statement like the following?

This is to certify that [Name] has completed 10 ECTS of TEFL-specific coursework, which is equivalent to 300 hours of academic and practical training in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

During my university studies I acquired 10 ECTS (equivalent to 300 hours) of TEFL related coursework. This also shows in my Transcript of Records. Since there doesn't seem to be a specific norm for those 120h/150h TEFL Certificate, am I wrong to assume that I could just ask my university if they can issue such confirmation? I'd imagine that a university issued confirmation may be even as good (if not better) than one from a random TEFL/TESOL private teaching institute. 

Can anyone share their experience on this?

Thanks in advance!

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  Indiana Universities downsizing degrees offerings
Posted by: Stonybeach - 04-09-2026, 08:31 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (1)

Indiana Universities downsizing degree offerings

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersa...r-AA20tprm

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  Will we see Doctorates offered over Coursera in our collective lifetime/s?
Posted by: EliEverIsAHero - 04-09-2026, 06:42 PM - Forum: Doctorate Degree Discussion - Replies (13)

Ever since Coursera started offering full Master's degrees in partnership with various universities, and other MOOC platforms followed suit, I've wondered if this was a thing.

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  We Laughed at “Idea Guys” for 10 Years—Now They’re Top Tech Founders
Posted by: LevelUP - 04-09-2026, 03:55 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - No Replies

We Laughed at the 'Idea Guys' for 10 Years. Now They're Becoming the Most Valuable Founders in Tech

https://collinwallace.substack.com/p/we-...uys-for-10

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  Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2026
Posted by: LevelUP - 04-09-2026, 03:52 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (7)

Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2026

https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-t...leges-2026

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  Lawmakers tried to kill CA’s online community college. Now it’s growing rapidly
Posted by: LevelUP - 04-09-2026, 03:52 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - No Replies

Lawmakers tried to kill California’s online community college. Now it’s growing rapidly

https://calmatters.org/education/higher-...alifornia/

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