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Pros and Cons
Studying with a Distance Learning nature gives an exceptional experience for students. Educational opportunities are given from all ages, person with disabilities and different nationalities.

Pros
The following are the positive effects of Distance education:


 * Provides opportunity to gain education for those who otherwise have no other opportunities due to work, family or physical limitations.
 * Flexibility which allows students study on their own pace and manage schedules
 * Easy access for small or remote areas which has limited local options for education.
 * Global resources and expert knowledge and learning experience which allows international learning opportunities.
 * Handy and easy access using mobile phones and modern technology for travelling enthusiasts
 * More subjects and reach out programs of choices
 * Strong motivation and independent development
 * Provides an opportunity to develop technology competencies for instructors and learners
 * Facilitate pedagogic development-individual instructor development and techniques
 * No classroom required which cuts costs in travelling and is effective online learning for some students

Cons

 * No direct access to instructors which loss personal touch and less human connection which requires commitment to online learning and communication
 * Requirement for self-motivation and mature learner which has limitation on a traditional classroom set up
 * Isolated learning although virtual classroom with students there's possible of feeling of detachment or loneliness
 * Requires constant, reliable access to technology which may cause stress and frustration when glitches and dealing with unfamiliar learning environmenr
 * Feedback & response delays until instructor has reviewed


 * All subjects are not suited on a distance learning offered. History can be learned online but one cannot perform nursing clinic online.
 * Hidden costs for the courses required by the instructor


 * Issuance of fraudulent, invalid degrees from distance learning programs that are not accredited
 * Less/no opportunity to work oral communication skills


 * Distance learning may not be acceptable to some employer.

Sources: http://www.distancelearningnet.com/who-benefits-from-distance-learning/ http://www.njvu.org/top-10-advantages-and-benefits-of-distance-learning/ http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/20432/education/top_10_distance_learning_disadvantages.html http://www.htcampus.com/article/advantages-disadvantages-distance-learning-612/ http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/SocialSciences/ppecorino/China-QCC-DE/Advantages-Disadvantages-DE.html