Partnerships are in the beginning stages. Identifying compatible infrastructure is crucial to make sure everything works with the equipment in place. Create content compatible for multiple system platforms. The strategy of an institution will be focused on developing every series of its programs. Cost needs to be effective while not sacrificing quality to the student.
Cost can be an additional factor due to geographical issues.
Show value added resources. Distance learning is a complex process between two departments within the same university. Adding a partnership to the recipe makes the process more so. Starting small and succeeding at it makes growing larger more of a possibility. Distance learning works with an alliance of institutions and corporations whom provide the infrastructure to provide the means to work the program.