Due to the success of distance education, the number of long distance colleges and universitiesalso has seen a huge rise in the recent past. Recent research too has shown that the number of students enrolled with distance learningprograms will see a huge jump in the next decade. Today most educational institutions are realizing the importance of technology aided education, and are willing to start online versions of their on-campus programs. The trend which was pioneered by the University of ...

Online colleges are a part of the boom in online education. College-level programsare using online delivery, due to the easy availability of computers and the internet. Some of these courses involve little or no student interaction, and are like correspondence courses.

Others are more interactive and innovative. They use threaded discussions, video and audio clips, internet resources, e-mail, etc. Online programs are more convenient, easier to access, and are more cost effective, both for stud...