Recently, I decided to investigate doctoral distance education programs. This article summarizes what I learned about distance education. Many universities now offer degrees totally at a distance. Many more programs require only a minor amount of time on campus. Types of Distance Learning Distance learning encompasses a variety of formats.
Many students discover a preference for one or more forms of learning.
You should consider which format might best suit you. You should also analyze your reasons for pursuing distance education. Perhaps simply taking some courses in a specific area is all that you really need to advance your career. This article will assume that you've decided to pursue a degree, rather than taking a few courses for continuing education. These are valid reasons for pursuing a distance degree.