Telecourse students sometimes can neglect telecourses because of personal or professional circumstances, unless they have compelling reasons for taking the course. Some people learn best by interacting with other students and instructors, but telecourses often do not provide much opportunity for this interaction. It may take as long as two weeks to get comments back by mail from your instructor. Telecourses require at least as much time as on-campus courses. Telecourses frequently use technology for teaching and communications.
Print materials are the primary source of directions and information in telecourses.
Student schedule flexibility is important.