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Another year, another awesome company holiday event at BrewLights! Wishing everyone the happiest of holidays!

Great team building event at the Arlington Race Track... here's to another great year at BOU!

It took far too long to post this, but since the Chicago Cubs are playing their first playoff game tonight there's no better time.

We had an AWESOME time at the BOU 2016 Team Building event watching the Cubs take on the Pirates back in June!

New post from the blog!

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It's a new year - here are some great academic resolutions you should think about making!

Academic Resolutions for 2016 – Let’s Do This! | Best Online Universities, LLC Browse hundreds of accredited online degree programs at Best Online Universities.com. Website includes information on financial aid, e-learning technologies, and more for the top online colleges in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Considering online school? We've got a comprehensive guide to help you learn what to expect.

Your Comprehensive Guide to Going to School Online | Best Online Universities, LLC Browse hundreds of accredited online degree programs at Best Online Universities.com. Website includes information on financial aid, e-learning technologies, and more for the top online colleges in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Even online students have to buy textbooks. Check out our guide to saving on those costs!

The Frugal Student’s Guide to Saving on Textbook Costs | Best Online Universities, LLC Browse hundreds of accredited online degree programs at Best Online Universities.com. Website includes information on financial aid, e-learning technologies, and more for the top online colleges in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, IL.

We had an awesome time at the BrewLights last night! Happy Hollidays from BOU!

Looking for tips? With the help of many experts in education, we've collected 101 of them to help you get the MOST out of online learning, education technology, and more.

If you have additional tips, please feel free to share them in the comments!

101 e-Learning Tips from the Experts | Best Online Universities, LLC Educational technology, and more specifically e-Learning, offers tremendous value to both students and teachers. Both are constantly evolving, and as such, challenges are inevitable.

In just a few short days we'll be launching our latest article all about . Stay tuned!

Teaching and learning online isn't quite the same as teaching and learning in traditional settings. Here's an overview of the ins and outs of online teaching!

The Ins and Outs of Teaching Online | Best Online Universities, LLC Browse hundreds of accredited online degree programs at Best Online Universities.com. Website includes information on financial aid, e-learning technologies, and more for the top online colleges in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, IL.

One of the biggest benefits of online learning is the fact that it can be done almost anywhere outside the classroom as long as you have an internet connection. Don't limit yourself to doing everything at home!

Great Places to Complete Your Online Coursework Outside of the Home | Best Online Universities, LLC Browse hundreds of accredited online degree programs at Best Online Universities.com. Website includes information on financial aid, e-learning technologies, and more for the top online colleges in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, IL.

There are some pretty strange college courses out there for students to take!

10 Bizarre College Courses | Best Online Universities, LLC Browse hundreds of accredited online degree programs at Best Online Universities.com. Website includes information on financial aid, e-learning technologies, and more for the top online colleges in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, IL.

They say never rest on your laurels, that's why we've rolled out a brand new design for our main site. Take a look around!

Best Online Universities LLC - Guide to top accredited online universities Best Online Universities LLC helps prospective students search for accredited online colleges, learn about distance education, discover new degree programs, and more.

Many Winter Breaks are ending, but whenever your next break comes - be sure to check out these useful study tips!

Helpful Study Tips For Over Break | Blog @ BOU I know, I know. You don’t even want to think about this semester’s finals, let along the beginning of a whole new semester already. But listen! Thinking ahead is the primary objective with secondary education. Plan now and you’ll be rewarded in the future, right? The keys to success generally revolv…

Unsure about the concept of an online education? Here are some great free courses that you can take to get your feet wet before committing to a specific degree program!

Sample Platter: Free Courses to Take Before You Commit | Blog @ BOU If you’ve been considering online education as a possibility in your life, you might be wondering what you can expect. Courses and how they’re taught at different universities vary widely, but you can probably expect that you will have a lot of face-to-screen time. This might not be something you’re…

New from our blog: What are some of the most popular - and versatile - online degrees?

Most Popular – and Versatile – Online Degrees | Blog @ BOU For those who follow my blog, you know how frequently I mention the growth of online degree programs. My reason is twofold: First, I’m excited about the growth of these programs! Second, I want to educate people about the benefits of distance learning. The more these programs solidify a reputation o…

What kind of learner are you?

Know Yourself as a Learner | Blog @ BOU Have you ever wondered how your brain is wired? Do you know what makes you tick and why? Understanding why we do what we do and how we do it is essential if we want to improve our performance and productivity in life. And when it comes to learning, your brain is the most important part of your body,…

Great article about the promise and benefits of neuroplasticity - featuring Posit Science co-founder Dr. Merzenich. Highly recommend reading this inspiring piece! via WIRED

Game your brain: the new benefits of neuroplasticity (Wired UK) The science of neuroplasticity illuminates the dynamic evolution of our brains throughout life

Researching the conditions that allow to learn most easily enables innovation and optimization for learners in formal and informal settings. We are incredibly excited about all of the new knowledge being discovered by researchers examining the neurological and psychological underpinnings of learning and education systems, and we can’t wait to see what the future has in store.

There are countless applications for the findings of the new science of . Our new list of websites has an incredible range of information about the new science of learning, and we think every single one is worth checking out!

The Science of Learning: Resources on How Our Brains Learn Best | Best Online Universities Researchers in neuroscience, psychology and education are uncovering new information about how brains learn best at an unbelievable pace. We have more insight into the brain’s learning processes than at any other moment in history, and we are poised on the brink of a radical shift of how we think ab…

Brain training is big business, with computerized brain games touted as a way to help prevent memory loss. But new research shows you might be better off picking up a challenging new hobby.

Learning A New Skill Works Best To Keep Your Brain Sharp To test this theory, Dr. Denise Park, a neuroscientist at the University of Texas at Dallas, randomly assigned 200 older people to different activities. Some learned digital photography. Another group took up quilting.

GREAT NEWS!

Recent studies have shown that drinking coffee after may actually help cure your forgetful streak.

Two cups of coffee after learning may cure your forgetful streak Like most junkies, I struggle to come up with excuses to justify my addiction. Lucky for me, increasing evidence is supporting my semi-hourly coffee habit: caffeine, the world’s favourite drug, not...

Emotional skills play a larger role in kids' academic success than you might have realized.

How Your Kids' Emotions Affect Their Academic Success The Science of Learning.