Others learn better by listening, reading and reviewing on their own. Distance Learning requires you to work from written directions. It may take as long as two to three weeks to get comments back from your instructor in distance-learning classes. Distance Learning requires at least as much time as on-campus courses. Most people who are successful with Distance Learning find it difficult to come to campus on a regular basis because of their work, family or personal schedules.
Print materials are the primary source of directions and information in distance-learning courses.
Students who do well in distance-learning courses are usually comfortable contacting the instructor as soon as they need help with the course.