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Distance Education

Distance education, also called distance learning, is a method of offering education either through correspondence or other means of modern technology. Distance education focuses on delivering quality education for students who are not physically present. It enables students to receive education from at far-off places. Started in 1946, the University of South Africa is one of the oldest distance education universities.

The origin of distance education can be traced back to the 19th century (1840) when Sir Issac Pitman, the inventor of shorthand, came up with an idea of offering courses through mail. In the 1900s, a department for correspondence courses was started at the University of Chicago. In the later years, a number of universities also started such departments. Until 1969, distance education remained an important means of education in only a few countries. In 1969, the establishment of the United Kingdom’s Open University brought about a significant change in the field of distance education. A number of other open universities followed suit.

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Distance Learning College

You get to learn over the internet from an online university that has already been recognized for providing education of an acceptable level, which is the main feature of an accredited distance learning college. In fact, such a form of education has of late begun to attract many people who prefer such education to going to a college. You get the same quality of education as you would if you were to attend a regular college or university, which is the the main reason for such a preference.

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