Distance Learning Quiz

Distance education dates back to the 1800s, with the development of the modern postal service. The University of London was the first to establish a distance learning degree program in 1858. Today, distance learning is more convenient than ever, thanks to developments in online and interactive technology. About how many students took at least one online course in 2007?

4 million
2 million
980,000
550,000

While all institutes of higher education have shown growth in online teaching, which type of schools are at the forefront of this growth?

public universities
private, not-for-profit universities
private, for-profit universities

What is a hybrid or blended online course?

a course that combines two areas of study, leading to a dual degree (for example, psychology and education)
a course that blends online and face-to-face delivery
a course that includes both graduate and undergraduate students
a course that is taught by professors from more than one school

True or false: All distance learning programs are asynchronous, meaning they require students to complete assignments and exams by certain deadlines, without scheduled classes.

True
False

In 2000, what percentage of corporate managers rated a distance degree �as good as� a residential option?

23 percent
45 percent
60 percent
79 percent

Bad economic times have often been good for education, as the availability of fewer desirable jobs encourages people to pursue further schooling. What are some unique benefits of online education during an economic downturn? (Check all that apply.)

e-learning allows students to save on transportation and relocation costs
students who are already employed can continue earning income and gaining work experience while completing coursework
accelerated online programs may cut down on tuition costs
students have the flexibility to either accelerate their studies or enroll as part-time students, depending on their particular situation
students can demonstrate to future employers that they are self-motivated, self-disciplined, and technologically savvy enough to succeed in an independent online study environment
more people will buy computers and subscribe to high-speed internet connections

According to a 2008 report by Sloan-C, a consortium of online education institutions and organizations, which academic area has a higher proportion of distance learning representation than other areas?

True or false: Financial aid is available to distance learning and online degree candidates.

True
False

Who accredits distance learning (and traditional brick-and-mortar) programs in the U.S.?

the U.S. Department of Education
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
state governments
private membership organizations

How many of the eight Ivy League universities offer distance learning through their continuing education programs?

none
two
four
all eight

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