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Distance education is also referred to as correspondence education,
online distance education
or continuing education.
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Students
choose distance education for various reasons, such as interest in
changing careers or interest in expanding their knowledge base for
work or personal reasons. They may want to enhance certain skills,
pass a certification test, learn a new language, or start a degree program that was postponed
due to financial, family or career reasons.
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Most examinations are conducted and submitted online.
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Distance education is also attractive to those
wishing to gain a certificate, diploma or ever refresher courses.
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Many employers are willing to pay for the majority
of the fees, provided the courses are pre-approved & you obtain
a certain grade.
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Many
distance education courses have open enrolments and can be started
almost anytime of the year.
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Distance education offers more flexible schedules for those who
work during normal classroom hours.
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Most, but not all, distance education programs
require very basic computer skills for the online courses.
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Some
distance education students do not have the time, money, or the
educational background to attend regular college or university.
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Many distance education students want to stay close to home for
various reasons. They might not be able to afford child care or can
not easily travel.
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Make sure that the distance education program
that you choose is
accredited & recognized by the professional
organization in your state or country for the field of study that you
choose.
