[Nassif]

A paragraph on " Distance Learning " By SM : Nassif

When people cannot leave their jobs or families to study at a university, they may choose to continue their studies through distance learning. This means they can study online and at home using books, CDS and DVDS that are sent by a university. There are also teachers that can be contacted for advice by phone or e-mail. Some courses include summer schools and study days, usually at weekends, when students can travel to a study centre where they live. Students are tested on work they do during the course and they also have to take formal exams. It is also possible to study for a higher degree, like an MSC. Most students are in full-time work and many have their courses paid for by their employers. Many companies are happy to pay for such courses because they know they will have better employees as a result.