Pros and Cons of Distance Learning Education

Part 1: PROs of Distance Learning

Require no or little commuting which saves time and money. Less time in car means less gas burned and less car maintenance.
Allow you to complete course work when it is convenient for you. Do work where and when you want to.
Taken from home means savings in child car costs.
Are learner centered. Pacing, sequencing, style of the learning experience are left up to you.
Offer easy access to learning resources. The teacher, other students, library are only a click away.
Allow learners to access enrichment content of personal interest.
Lead to an advanced degree that will result in increased career salaries.
Directly address physical accessibility issues such as access to buildings, sitting in uncomfortable chairs.
Are great equalizers. You will work with fellow class members without regard for appearance, race, sex, ethnicity, or other common prejudices.
Allows a broader perspective by interacting with people from other parts of the world.
Will teach you project management along with distance collaboration skills. These skills will help you work on virtual teams on your jobs.

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