Distance Education at WCBC . Distance education is for people . The alternative is for us to come to you. Distance education is learner-centred . . . Course materials are designed to facilitate your learning and to foster the connection between learning and the life context in which you find yourself.
Distance education involves as much work as a conventional course . . .
But that means that the education you receive is as good as conventional education and recognized in the same way. Distance education takes a number of forms . . . ranging from the traditional 'correspondence' course to the web-based course with online discussion groups. The basic distinction we make is between the independent study format and the group study format. The group study format involves a group of students taking the course, participating in online discussion groups, and working on group projects together. 2000, William and Catherine Booth College.