how is a distance education course different?
the only difference between distance education courses and on-campus classes is the way you learn. Traditional courses require you to attend lectures or seminars at the campus. In a distance education course, you learn to interact with your teacher and fellow students via computer. You still must understand the concepts, read a textbook, turn in assignments, and take exams (if necessary); however, most students agree that distance education courses are much more convenient because they give you more schedule flexibility.