Distance Learning

Distance learning or distance education is learning while not actually physically present at an educational institution itself by attending classes or lectures. Instructions and interactions may be done via printed version using the postal system or more commonly in these days of Internet, electronically via the Web. It may even involve videoconferencing where an instructor or instructors interact in real time with many students all at the same time via the Internet. Instructions may be downloaded via the Internet and either viewed on the computer monitor or printed by the student himself.

In some cases, students may be required to be actually present in the educational institution itself a certain percentage of the time, but this is not always the case.

Distance learning and University degrees

It is possible to obtain an online degree via providers of online degree programs. This is especially valuable for those who have to work to earn a living and yet at the same time have the desire to move up the ladder by earning a University degree.

Checking Out Accreditation

Getting an online degree is one thing. Whether the degree is from an accredited educational institution is another. It is important to check online degree accreditation as potential employers may not only consider whether you have a degree or not, but also if the degree is from an accredited educational institution. There are just too many online degree mills around and you just have to make some extra efforts to check this out before you invest money, time and effort into getting an online degree.

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