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Foundations
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Distance Education Today (continued)
The terms "Distance Education" and "Distance Learning" are slowing being abandoned because they no longer adequately describe the range of educational options and delivery methods offered today. For example, is a course delivered primarily on the Web but having three on-campus sessions during the semester a distance education course? Does it make a difference if the students live a long distance from campus or are on-campus students? Distributed, hybrid, and blended education are terms often used to describe courses that meet both face-to-face and at a distance.
According
to Hurst, distance education is shifting from a peripheral activity on
college campuses, to the center of many higher education institutions
(Hurst, 2001). Based on its long history and current trends, distance
education should continue to be an important and viable educational option
for many students.
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