According to a recent study conducted by Babson College, approximately 1 in 3 students in degree programs are taking online courses at a degree-granting institution, says Ted Bongiovanni, director of the Office of Distance Learning at the New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies, for the Washington Post. Here are five tips to help you make the most of your online courses: 1. Get to know your faculty member and your peers. Make your virtual presence known…