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Graduate Research Papers

2005

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The Many Faces Of Distance Education, Albert Dantoni Wiggins Iii Jan 2005

The Many Faces Of Distance Education, Albert Dantoni Wiggins Iii

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This literature review discusses the educational applications of distance education by examining its historical foundations, its presence and effects on educational curriculums, and its future. The purpose of this literature review is examines research on the topics of how distance education operates and what role distance education plays in the field of education. The conclusions formed within this document are based upon literature reviewed about the topic of distance education and a personal interview. This review has led to a conclusion that distance education offers non-traditional students opportunities to educate and re-educate themselves while simultaneously allowing traditional students a chance …