Distance Education
Distance education refers to a flexible learning method where students and instructors are separated by physical distance, typically using technology like the internet for instruction and interaction. This approach democratizes access to education, allowing people in remote areas or with busy schedules to pursue degrees without relocating, and it has exploded in relevance during global events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The first modern distance education program, offered by the University of Queensland in 1911 through correspondence, paved the way for institutions like the Open University in the UK, which now educates over 250,000 students annually without a traditional campus. This model has saved millions of tons of carbon emissions by reducing the need for daily commutes.
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