Top Five Websites for Online Students

Top Five Websites for Online Students

If you study online or are seeking information about online study, these five websites are the best places to look. Each website has been selected for informative content, helpfulness and non-spam content as well as number of users and Google rating.  Websites have been listed best to worst; however, all websites are good sources of information.

1.    My Colleges & Careers

My Colleges & Careers is a great website for any student or aspiring student. MCC features assistance for locating an online learning program as well as information for students already studying. This includes information such as available grants, living in college, life while studying as well as other helpful, amusing or informative articles for students.

The website also features a complete list of available online courses, grants and online colleges along with reviews, information and requirements for each school.

2.    World Wide Learn

World Wide Learn describes itself as the world’s premier online directory of education.  Truthfully, the website has a lot of information about signing up for college, aid programs, studying abroad, studying online and available online degrees and programs. The website also provides a full list of available colleges by state/area so that students interested in attending an on-campus program may locate a suitable college. 

World Wide Learn offers information on different areas of study, generally short articles either about the study program or about the actual information as well as helpful articles for students in the form of blog posting and etc.

3.    Study Online

Study Online is about 90% a guide to any and all online programs at accredited colleges and about 10% information and help for students. The website offers a simple search with graduate levels (undergraduate, graduate, dual, etc.) separated into categories so that they are easier to search and browse. The page also allows browsing via degree level (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral) or via study program of interest. This website is most useful if you have decided which program you would like to study but do not yet have any idea where you would like to study. Other available information on the site includes information on online tests, available aid and a list of degrees that may be earned online.

4.    Merit Nation

Merit Nation is different from the other websites on this list because it does not offer student information about schools; instead it offers a way for students to learn to study more effectively and effortlessly. Other programs offered include tutoring, personality and aptitude tests, question & answer zone and more.

This website does cost money, however, many students testify that using the websites learning techniques and study programs helped to advance their learning capabilities so that they received better grades.  The pricing ranges from free for the most basic course and to about $70.50. All prices on the site are listed in Indian Rupees due to the site location.

5.    Study 2U

Study 2U is a website that offers information about online education programs worldwide. It should be noted that some of the colleges on the site will qualify as international education and may not be accredited in the USA. The website offers information on online study programs, schools and colleges as well as useful information for students or aspiring students.  Other information offered includes lists of available online study programs, available online degree levels and what courses are available within that level as well as information on requirements and more.

Study 2U also offers options for sorting schools and information by country so that you may select only those you are interested in.