Article from September 1999 Issue of T.H.E. Journal Universities offer extensive distance education courses. Over 300 universities and colleges, all fully accredited, now offer degrees in approximately 750 different fields through distance education. September 1999 Universities offer extensive distance education courses. Over 300 universities and colleges, all fully accredited, now offer degrees in approximately 750 different fields through distance education.
Many courses are available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
A growing audience of professions is seeking certification. Workers are depending on distance education for self-growth and updating of skills. Every school system in the country is getting wired. A number of observations can be made. Software to create and build dynamic interactive learning environments is better and more easily available.