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    the doctoral study discusses two theories. This study looks at the development of the character of the doctoral student. Article three Visser, Visser & Schlosser (2003) Critical thinking distance education and traditional education implies that critical thinking has no different role than in traditional education. A synthesis of common themes identified in the analysis suggests that faculty plays an important role the process of socialization, identity, and critical thinking development. Research

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    Lattuca (2010) titled “Developmental networks and learning toward an interdisciplinary perspective on identity development”looked at the bond between theories. Article three Visser, Visser & Schlosser (2003) titled “Critical thinking distance education and traditional education” acknowledged the benefits by relating both educational settings. In comparison to all three articles were written with a different purpose in mind, with all three connecting to the same theme, “How does faculty play a role in the

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    Distance education is a unique type of education that is available online. Lessons are given, along with assignments; assignments are then completed and submitted through the internet. This type of education is an alternative to traditional education. It is not for everyone; however, it has become popular among people who work or stay at home. While distance education has its defects overall, it’s a great way to start or finish post-secondary education. Nevertheless, distance education can help

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    Abstract Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is playing a primordial role in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system to meet the expectations and requirements of the students to receive and send information with respect to their academic pursuits. ICT in Open and Distance Learning is like a beacon light that lights up the path of the students and allows them to navigate through seamless ease with regard to their academic aspirations. It elevates the student-centric learning experience

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    day for a certain amount of years. The sun and labor take a toll on one’s body. I have friends who are 20 years that look like they’re in their 30’s due to them have sun damage on their skin. Distance education can provide people with a way to earn an education if they are on a budget. Distance education, according to

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    Pepicello, the former President of University of Phoenix, one of the leading for-profit distance education institutions in the United States. Dr. Pepicello’s distinguished career in higher education, and especially his tenure at University of Phoenix, made him a prime candidate for this interview, which centered on the topics of leadership and management with respect to the past, present, and future of distance education. His responses demonstrated a vast knowledge of the growing field as well as the importance

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    Distance Education Issue and Its Significance Evidence suggests that learners’ motivation, beliefs, and attitudes play a critical role in their academic success along with social background and school behaviors. Studies indicate that there is significant rate of drop out in distance education than in on campus studies (Willging & Johnson, 2004). Some facts about distance education are about 30-50% students drop out before finishing and about 27.3 % is due to lack of motivation and contact

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    Education is an essential element in societies throughout the world. For many years education has been provided in classrooms on campuses worldwide, but there has been a change made to the conventional method of classroom learning. With the advancements in technology, education has been restructured so that it may be accessible to everyone through taking courses online. Distance learning takes place when the teacher and student are separated from one another due to their physical location and

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    access to the internet. No wonder online education is on the rise. But why? What is so wrong with a traditional education. Why are more colleges offering online courses? Why are more kids being homeschooled? Even though you won't meet a lot of new people, experience a lot of different cultures, or even become that social butterfly, for people who do not function well in a traditional classroom, I think you should choose distance education over traditional education. For stay at home parents or even single

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    Abstract: Alternate platform of learning - Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system of education gained profound popularity around the world by 1960. It was promoted in early eighties when a bill was passed by the Union Government and a central university was founded in the name of Indira Gandhi, former Prime Minister, in 1985. To harmonize various distance learning institutes and maintain high standards of education at national level, the Distance Education Council (DEC) was also formed under the same Act

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