What is Distance Learning?
Distance learning is the general concept of learning some part of the learning resource being available remotely - that is to say that with course content and or tutor support is available online.
What are the benefits of Distance Learning?
Distance Learning is convenient when:
- it is impossible to practically commute to a place of study
- it is expensive to commute to a place of study
- courses that are more than one day long (and added expense has to be considered)
- a study process suitable to the student is preferred (self-paced)
So is distance learning ok for all students?
Distance Learning may not suit all students:
- some students prefer to be in a classroom environment
- immediate questions the student has can not be answered (though some can optionally have remote tutor support)
And the benefits of Distance Learning?
- Cheaper than most other forms of learning
- Convenience of covering content in a 'self-paced' manner
- Student can follow the course in any other they prefer
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