Challenges of Education and Role of Modern Technology in Distance Education
Keywords:
Distance Education, ICT, Education, Career, Computer, Information Resources.Abstract
In today's Information Age, learning is no longer confined within the four walls of a classroom. The instructor, armed with a textbook, is no longer the sole source of educational experience. Information resources are everywhere, often separated from the learner by time and space. Distance learning defines the process of connecting learners with these remote resources. This papers deals with challenges of education and role of modern technology in distance and open learning. The paper also discusses the role of ICTs and computers in the era of globalization.
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