Distance+Education+Definition

While distance education in our technological society is sometimes referred to as e-learning or self paced learning, this definition is broad and it lacks specificity. Very simply put, distance education may be defined by its two constituent parts; the presentation of subject of matter and the interaction between teacher and student as well as communication between students (Holmberg, 2005). Although computerization has advanced learning from afar mightily since the days of correspondence schools, a central characteristic remains-distance between teacher and student (Holmberg, 2005). This geographic separation lends itself to more of an independent learning experience. References

Holmberg, B. (2005). The evolution, principles and practices of distance education. Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Information system der Universitat Oldenburg.