Effectiveness of Distance Learning

Ozkan, Hasan Huseyin, "Cooperative Learning Technique Through Internet Based Education: A Model Proposal", Education Spring 2010, Vol. 3, P499-508, Article accessed from LCCC Library/Ohio Link April 19,2010.


This article explains that Distance Learning Education is a development in teaching due to technological development. Distance Learning is a way to solve a problem for people who are looking to further their education or to continue education through conflicts such as work schedules, family, financial problems, and for people who are pressed for time. Distance Learning has many elements of communication: Email, blogs, podcast, video, electronic conference, video conference, and various chatting programs are just a few.

I have taken a few distance learning courses just to fit more classes into my schedule. I believe that it is a very effective solution to take classes learn what you need to learn and still have the time for anything else your life may have going on.

By the year 2001 60% of companies in the United States had implemented at least one type of distance learning source that was available for their employees to use to continue their education for their job qualification. So overall distance learning is not just for the typical school aged person, it has evolved into many other forms of education for almost anyone who wants/needs the education.