Network collaborations, mentoring programs, access to supercomputers and instruments and, of course, access to the decentralized resources on the Internet, have enriched education. With few exceptions, however, these resources have simply been added to conventional courses taught in conventional settings. A participant can use the network at any convenient time. The participants do not have to meet. People can collaborate from anywhere in the world.
Individuals can log on at work, home, the library, or from their hotel when traveling.
This can lead to more thoughtful and creative conversations. Group collaboration . Electronic messaging creates new opportunities for groups to work together. New educational approaches. Many new options and learning strategies become economically feasible through netcourses.