Distance learning online 'has many benefits for students'

"E-learning courses could have a number of benefits when compared against traditional classroom education." summarizes Virtual College.

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The Southeast Missourian reports that soon after Southeast Missouri State University began allowing students to take classes over the internet, people began to ask if they could complete a degree entirely through distance learning online.

Associate dean for online learning at the university Allen Gathman told the publication that the facility's e-learning courses have been continually in demand from students.

For example, two-thirds of all credit hours undertaken in the university are now performed over the internet, he explained.

Many different people wish to take part in online training, including those who move away during the summer and cannot get to campus to take part in traditional education.
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Source: Virtual College