About Open & Distance Learning
Distance education, distance learning, dlearning, or D-Learning is a mode of delivering education and instruction, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional setting such as a classroom. Distance learning provides "access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both. Distance education courses that require a physical on-site presence for any reason (including taking examinations) have been referred to as hybrid or blended courses of study. Massive open online courses (MOOCs), aimed at large-scale interactive participation and open access via the web or other network technologies, are a recent development in distance education.
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Why choose distance education?
The main advantage of distance learning is that it allows you to fit your learning around your work and home life.
You can usually also set your own pace of study.
It is your decision as to when and where you study.
It doesn't matter where you live - you can gain a degree from anywhere in the world.
As with a full-time degree, students may find that they gain useful, transferable skills, such as planning and research.
A distance learning course often costs less than a full-time degree.
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Myths about Open and Distance Learning
For as long as eLearning has been around, it has been haunted by the voices of those who aim to criticize its authenticity, viability, and quality. But is it true? Do students of traditional institutions boast more success than those who've chosen distance learning? It's time for some of these myths to die
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Open and Distance Learning - Advantages and Disadvantages
Distance learning can expand access to education and training for both general populace and businesses since its flexible scheduling structure lessens the effects of the many time-constraints imposed by personal responsibilities and commitments.
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Is Open or Distance Learning for me?
Open learning means that you will be learning in your own time by reading study material, working on activities, writing assignments. Supported means support from a tutor and from other OU staff based at national or regional centres.
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When to use E-Learning?
Distance e-Learning or DeL, is the combination of Distance Education and e-Learning which is characterized by the extensive use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the delivery of education and instruction and the use of synchronous and asynchronous online communication in an interactive learning environment or virtual communities, in lieu of a physical classroom, to bridge the gap in temporal or spatial constraints.
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Ten Online Training Dos and Don'ts
There are many things to think about when creating an eLearning team and creating online training. This posts list 10 DOs and DON'Ts to consider when building a team and course. It isn't a complete list but it does cover the main bases.
