Tag: online education

At Peru State College, the past 20 years of educating students online have been amazing. It’s been such a rewarding progression as we’ve grown to fully understand how to make our online learning environment a home for those needing a better way to fit education into their lives.

In recognition of our 20-year journey so far, we’d like to share 20 reasons why Peru really is for you.

With National Higher Education Day on June 6th, the value of all college education, both online and brick and mortar, is in the spotlight. It’s also a good time to give a special nod to online education, during a period when quality learning the more flexible way has earned even deeper appreciation than before.

Step aside financial aid. A recent Google survey showed flexibility as the number one motivator for students searching for college education. And with the convenience factor already drawing more than 6 million students to online higher education, that number is on track to keep on growing.

A critical part of the online versus on-campus decision is understanding the advantages of online learning. What used to be thought of as non-traditional learning is now becoming the norm as online degree options now draw more than 6.6 million students nationwide (using most recent 2017 data)…