But for some college students, distance and online learning is no longer an option, it's a necessity. According to the Institute of Education Sciences, an estimated 41 million Americans live more than 25 miles from an institution of higher education, and of those, 75 percent live in rural communities. Distance programs may be the only way to obtain a college education.
“Access to higher education is a huge problem that distance education has helped solve,” Ricketts said. “But without the right knowledge and tools, students entering distance education or online programs for the first time may not have what they need to be successful. EduMed's resources aim to educate and close that gap.”
EduMed's guide to different college study modes goes into detail about online, hybrid, and campus options, including what to look for in each. The website's article on the benefits of online learning highlights how distance learning and online programs can help students overcome traditional barriers to earning a college degree, and new resources on distance and online learning can help new students better understand the key similarities and differences between each.
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