The context for learning is undergoing a metamorphosis and distance learning is becoming a viable, international alternative for furthering one's education. The contention of this article is that the advantages of the new medium far outweigh the disadvantages; nevertheless, both the pros and the cons from the perspectives of the institution, the professor, and the student are presented. Issues such as the alteration in pedagogical style, modification in course content, compensation for lack of face-to-face communication, assessment, the profile of the successful online learner, changes in types of exams, projects, and homework assignments, as well as region-specific concerns are addressed.
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