Start Your Own E Learning Business

Online education is experiencing a huge growth spurt. The number of students taking online classes increased 24 percent in the past year—and this growth is only expected to continue. Don’t let this lucrative opportunity pass you by. Take your teaching global by offering courses online. Learn everything you need to know to set up a successful online education business: • Find financing, write a business plan, choose a business structure and learn other business basics • Develop exciting courses in the four most popular areas—IT, health care, education and business—as well as niche markets • Promote your business and attract students through online newsletters, search engine optimization and other innovative techniques • Design a user-friendly website and provide high-quality tech support • Train instructors in this new education medium, or teach courses yourself • And more! Real-life stories from successful entrepreneurs show you exactly what you need to do to set up and run a profitable business. Now’s the perfect time to get started with an online education business—and with this book, you’re well on your way to success.

Possibly credited to advancements in technology or learning behaviors, or a rise in focus on personal development, the education and training industry is steadily growing, creating a demand for eager entrepreneurs. Exploring varied opportunities aspiring business owners will be given business ideas, teaching and training methods, and an overview of essential tools. A range of industry examples will be given for: •Accreditation, certifications, and credit •Adding training onto an existing business as side income •How to sell media/training tools •How much to charge clients •Start up costs •Software types used •The legal obligations around taxes, business registration, working from home, and content confidentiality •Growth planning and writing a business plan Relevant and fun call-outs, tip boxes, industry stats, an index, and a rich appendix and glossary will be provided. Appendix will offer resources in: •Continued learning and rounded training for trainers •Industry organizations and trade groups •Books and eBooks •Videos •Software •Websites •Successful online trainers and online education institutions •Consultants •Certification organizations Teaching methods and tools will cover: •Videos •eBooks •Interactive software types •College sponsored staff training for college instructors •Hardware, camera, video, sound equipment •Online group forums •Online events •Choosing the right presentation style and linking to appropriate social media sites •Networking presentations

Teaching Goes High-Tech Online education is experiencing a huge growth spurt. This book shows what you need to know to set up a successful online education business: find financing, write a business plan, choose a business structure and learn other business basics; develop exciting courses in popular areas - IT, health care, and education.

"Exploring the opportunities within three growing, billion-dollar industries--eLearning ($50 billion+), corporate training/education ($200 billion+), and personal development ($10 billion)--this new addition to the Startup series [assists] eager entrepreneurs in creating startup success as an online educator or trainer"--

Possibly credited to advancements in technology or learning behaviors, or a rise in focus on personal development, the education and training industry is steadily growing, creating a demand for eager entrepreneurs. Exploring varied opportunities aspiring business owners will be given business ideas, teaching and training methods, and an overview of essential tools.

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