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WHAT IS DISTANCE EDUCATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Distance\u00a0learning \u2013 also referred to as \u2018online\u00a0learning\u2019 \u2013 is an alternative route to studying a degree course offered by a university. Instead of attending lectures and seminars on campus, you study at home or work. All teaching, materials, and support are delivered online.<\/h4>\n

You submit assessments online too.<\/h4>\n

Distance learning is far more flexible. Courses are broken down into bitesize modules, each worth a certain number of credits and study hours. You\u2019re awarded credits as you complete each module, until you\u2019ve achieved the total credits for the course.<\/h4>\n

The flexible and independent nature of distance\u00a0learning often appeals to those whose circumstances prevent them from studying on campus, at a fixed pace, for several years. This might be due to a full-time job, or other responsibilities, such as caring for dependents. However,\u00a0there are many students who can benefit from distance\u00a0learning.<\/h4>\n

While you don\u2019t experience the same \u2018campus culture\u2019, distance\u00a0learning offers a legitimate and practical route to achieving a\u00a0recognised degree qualification.<\/h4>\n

A distance learning\u00a0degree is a massive commitment. So seriously consider your decision, before applying. This means getting a full understanding of what a course involves, and weighing this up against your lifestyle, as well as what you want to get out of it.<\/h4>\n

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Don\u2019t get confused with other types of distance\u00a0learning…<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When we talk about\u00a0\u2018distance learning\u2019 or \u2018online learning\u2019 here, we\u2019re referring to degree courses offered by a university or higher education provider, that are taught online. That means you study the same course as a (full or part-time) student studying on campus, and you achieve the same qualification.<\/h4>\n

This is important to clarify, because there are all sorts of online courses which do not lead to a degree. While these can help you develop skills and knowledge in a subject \u2013 and may be delivered in a similar format \u2013 these are completely different. One popular example is \u2018Massive Open Online Courses\u2019 (MOOCs): short courses that are free to access online through universities and private providers, but don\u2019t result in a formal qualification.<\/h4>\n

This is also different from a campus-based degree course that has been moved online temporarily as a result of mitigating circumstances, such as the recent coronavirus outbreak.<\/h4>\n

You can search for more information.<\/a><\/h4>\n

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