Online Distance Learning

Distance education and distance learning are often used interchangeably, although the two terms reflect a different point of view. Distance education takes the view of the educator who is providing the learning opportunity. Distance learning takes the view of the student and refers to studying in a non-classroom setting. Online distance education refers to education in which all or part is built on resources available on the Internet.

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Benefits of Distance Learning:

• Alternative to classroom-based instruction
• Earn degree while having a busy lifestyle
• E-mail and computer conferencing
• Audio or video clips

What is distance education? It is the teaching in different places from where the learning occurs, so that the normal or principal means of communication is through an artificial medium, either printed or electronic.

The common denominator is that learners (and teachers) utilize a computer connected to the Internet. The Internet may provide information and activities for the learner utilizing the Web. It may provide e-mail or discussion boards to support exchanges between student and teacher or among students in the same class.

The use of online training is growing rapidly in workplace training as well.  Businesses are adopting Internet technology for training as a way to reduce training costs, provide worldwide accessibility, and improve technological capabilities. Online instruction offers greater flexibility and less “down time” because employees can receive training on an as-needed basis.

Are you interested in earning credit toward an undergraduate degree on-line? Contact our Education Advisors to find out more advantages of on-line learning degrees!