Jones International, One of the World’s Top Five Online Universities

June 21, 2010 - PRLog -- The just released 2010 edition of the Best Worst Online Degree Programs rates Jones International University is in the top two of online colleges in North America and among the top five in the world.

Dr. Fred DiUlus, author of the eBook's annually published ratings is the CEO and founder of Global Academy Online Counted among the foremost experts in online higher education; he has been rating online institutions since 2002 when there were barely 20. The number of schools Jones International is compared to has grown to over 300. The rating system puts great emphasis on a school's professors and a student's ability to learn.

Jones International, according to Dr. DiUlus, maintains a steadfast concentration on their learners excelling in Business and Education programs. He states that because of this emphasis "They attract high-end professionals that include students who want to attend and faculty who want to teach." He adds that the university is a pioneer online higher education model for universities seeking online accreditation and international recognition.

Glenn R. Jones, the founder of Jones International University feels education should be available to everyone, everywhere. In 1987 he launched the cable television network Mind Extension University. This made it possible for 30,000 students to take courses from more than 30 colleges and universities via his television school.

Jones International became the first 100% totally online university to be recognized and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. "Today", DiUlus says, "they have become a much imitated model for online development by schools around the globe."

The Best Worst Online Degree Programs is available free for the asking from the publisher, Global Academy Online.
   
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