About Distance Education

Distance education - Any format of education provided to students who do not need to be physically present at an institution; previously materials were sent to students but now materials are provided via computer conferencing, video, Internet, and other electronic means.

There are many types of distance learning courses. Synchronous. Synchronous distance learning: Learning by chatting online, teleconferencing and sitting in a classroom. ... Asynchronous. Hybrid Distance Learning. . Computer Based Distance Learning. Fixed Time Online Courses. Open Schedule Online Courses.

The 5 ways open learning helps students

1. Open Accessibility .

2. Freedom of Time .

3. Freedom of Place .

4. Freedom of pace .

5. Open Program .