Sometimes people can't get to a school to take a class. They may live too far from the nearest campus, their work schedule won't allow them to attend traditional classes, or a disability keeps them close to home.
Distance learning can be the solution.
Through the effective use of media, schools can offer classes to students in the comfort of their own homes or offices. Today, more than 2,000 colleges and universities use media-based education as an integral part of their academic programs. Telecourses can be designed so that all instruction is delivered via technology, or they can be combined with periodic on-campus meetings between faculty and students.