Intense interest in "education on the Web" these days could lead you to believe this is a new phenomenon. In fact, distance education-in the form of correspondence courses, and later, television-based courses-has been around for a very long time. But whether old or new, and while educators debate the efficacy of online instruction, curiosity is booming.The mode of delivery may be different, but much remains the same. When choosing a program or course, you should use the same criteria used to select continuing education offered by traditional methods. Ask yourself: "Does this meet my needs? Do I have the necessary qualifications? Will I get course credits?
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