Reports on the 2011 studies measuring the effects of technology on higher education are in, and the consensus is unequivocal: distance education at the college and university levels will become the new norm in 2012. This news, according to the latest Horizon Report, confirms that the evolution of cloud computing and revolutionary growth of electronic technology have finally taken distance learning out of the shadows and into the mainstream. Distance Learning College Guide offers new and returning students of all ages an online resource for finding the courses and accredited colleges and universities they need to achieve their academic goals.
The ability to telecommute opens up a world of possibilities for students who otherwise may not live near a college or university, can’t afford to quit working and go to school full time, or simply need to be able to study at their own pace. By earning a degree or taking college coursework online, the worries of balancing school with family, work, and other responsibilities is greatly diminished. Read more ……