| An introduction to distance learning requires first, an | | | | professional diplomas and Post Graduate Certificate |
| understanding of the concept itself. While various | | | | courses for people willing to learn. From courses in |
| definitions exist for distance learning, it would be safe | | | | liberal arts, humanities and social work, the gamut of |
| to say that distance learning is a mode of education in | | | | distance learning encompasses courses in business |
| which the teacher and student are separated in time | | | | management, technology, public health, law, medicine |
| and place. The concept of distance learning has been | | | | and accounting as well. To put it in a nutshell, distance |
| around for ages in the history of mankind, albeit the | | | | learning has something to offer everyone, provided |
| use of the latest technology in the modern era has | | | | you have the inclination to learn. |
| added fuel to the fire and given distance learning a | | | | Who is Offering Distance Learning? |
| boost. | | | | Most reputed universities and colleges across the |
| Distance Learning Tools and Technology | | | | world are offering distance learning courses to |
| Distance learning uses various means and methods to | | | | students willing to learn further. The University of |
| transmit course material and education to students, | | | | Phoenix Online has courses at both bachelor's and |
| who could be distributed throughout various parts of | | | | master's levels. The South University also offers |
| the world. In an introduction to distance learning, we | | | | undergraduate and advanced courses to students |
| would be correct if we said that distance learning | | | | online. The Keller Graduate School of Management |
| seeks to deliver the same traditional classroom | | | | offers business degrees at a master's level to |
| experience to students sitting in their living rooms | | | | students. The Independence University - California |
| through non-classroom means. Today, distance | | | | College of Health Sciences offers certificates and |
| learning uses various means like regular mail, high-tech | | | | diplomas at associate, bachelor's and masters levels in |
| tools like the internet and audio-video conferencing to | | | | health education to people thus inclined. |
| help teachers correspond with students, and vice | | | | This, in brief, has been an introduction to distance |
| versa. Today, a host of synchronous and | | | | learning. With the latest technologies and tools the |
| asynchronous tools are available for individuals who | | | | world has indeed become a smaller place, and the |
| are involved in distance learning. | | | | impact of the IT boom is reverberating in the distance |
| What are the Choices Available? | | | | education sector. Today it is possible for a student |
| Distance learning courses are ideal for people who do | | | | sitting in a remote corner of Asia, to pursue a Master's |
| not have the time or the means to pursue a fulltime | | | | degree from the Boston University, thanks to the |
| college curriculum, but have the drive to study further. | | | | internet. |
| Distance learning includes undergraduate degrees, | | | | |