Distance learning uses the Internet to bring a group of learners together.
Rather then gathering in a classroom on campus, learners access this web site, and virtual course room, to receive reading and study assignments and unit discussion questions. Learners are responsible for reading and studying on their own time and posting answers to discussion questions within a given time frame. Each week includes 1 unit of study. Each unit of study consist of a reading assignment and often an exercise. The course instructor will post a question or series of questions at the beginning of the week to be replied to by each learner.