Distance Education

Distance Education Degrees

Distance education or distance learning is a field of education that focuses on the teaching methods delivered using technology and instructional design systems. Distance education degrees are also referred to as correspondence courses. These programs make use of computer-based training to educate students. The University of South Africa has been offering distance education courses since 1946. The Open University in the United Kingdom founded in 1969, is the largest distance education university. There are many private and public, non-profit and ...

Christian Distance Education

Christian distance education teaches various theological subjects through various correspondence methods. Audio and videotapes, telephone conferences, cable or satellite television, fax, electronic mail and the Internet are the main means of this type of education. Quality Christian distance education programs are easily available today. Most denominations of the Christian faith offer these programs and they are available in over 120 countries. Christian distance education is offered by a large number of universities, bible colleges, and theological seminaries. They provide affordable ...

Distance Education Journals

Distance education journals give a summary of effectiveness of distance education, delivery options, best technology, and key players in distance education. They give information about strategies for teaching from a distance. It revolves around how teaching from a distance is different and guidelines on teaching skills. These journals give information about the use of computers in distance education, and along with that there is detailed information about the pros and cons of distance education. They contain articles on development of ...

Distance Education Programs

Distance education programs offer quality education through various means such as mail, satellite or other modern technological methods. An individual can join distance education programs either as a full-time or part-time student. Distance education programs were known as correspondence courses. There are also institutions offering distance education programs in theological subjects The University of South Africa, established in 1946, was one of the oldest universities to offer distance education programs. Today, there are a number of private and public profit ...

Distance Education Associations

In the United States, there are a number of distance education associations at the national and state level. The associations at the national level are The Distance Education and Training Council [DETC], the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) and the Federal Government Distance Learning Association (FGDLA). The Distance Education and Training Council [DETC] is a non-profit educational association that serves as a clearinghouse of information about the distance study/correspondence field. This association is an authority on accreditation of distance ...