The introduction of the Internet into this arena has brought about the electronic or virtual classroom. The Internet can effectively move the classroom to any location. A learner in even the remote of locations could be incorporated into the electronic classroom. The Internet can connect teachers with students, and learners with resources who might otherwise be separated by distance. This electronic delivery of courses eliminates time barriers as well as distance.
Many adult learners find that the electronic learning environment best suits their needs.
Students are able to work at times of the day or night that they find most convenient. Teachers and students are no longer bound by traditional class schedules. The Internet can reach people world wide, brining learners together from virtually any location. Using the Internet, learning at a distance can be isolating or highly interactive, depending on the personal preferences of the learner. Distance learners tend to be self directed learners who find corresponding by e-mail a satisfying way to communicate.