1. Distance Learning Scholarships
   

   Distance Learning Scholarships – (@jmitutor)

   [ed note: Even distance learning students can benefit from scholarships!]

2. Has Google developed the next wave of online education? | eSchoolNews.com
   

   RT @PinnacleOnline Has Google developed next wave of online ed? Google Wave could mark evolution in distance learning (@TBGoogleWave)

   [ed note: A discussion of Google Wave's Web 2.0 with respect to features which could show the way to interesting advancements in online & distance education. The coolest thing since sliced bread or another flash-in-the-pan?]

3. Distance learning can enhance training during the duty-day
   

   RT @TRADOC: Distance learning helps NCOs train on their own time and complete pre-requisites for schoolhouse courses.– (@ssgjbroyles)

   [ed note: US Military is using distributed education system for about 900 of its courses. Soldiers can take courses from home or while on duty.]

4. Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Programmatic Approach to Planning, Design, Instruction, Evaluation, and Accreditation | Education: A Necessity for Success
   

   RT @iLearning411: Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Programmatic Approach to … (@onlinedegr3e)

   [ed note: An overview of the book: "Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Programmatic Approach to Planning, Design, Instruction, Evaluation, and Accreditation" It is described as a blend of both theory and practice.]

5. Distance Learning: New Face Of Alternative Education System | Degrees Blog
   

   RT @SloanConsortium: Distance Learning: New Face Of Alternative Education System – (@ProfCourseSmart)

   [ed note: A blog post in the Degrees Blog. It discusses the reasons, the advantages, the disadvantages, and other issues about distance learning.]

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