The story of distance education: A practitioner's perspective

An historical overview of the issues and opportunities presented by distance education throughout the world is provided, as well as some thoughts about what the future may hold for distance education. Issues highlighted include: 1. those who develop and those who participate in distance education courses and programs, 2. what distance education is and what subjects lend themselves to this approach, 3. where distance education is currently used, 4. when distance education started and how it has evolved over time, 5. why individuals and institutions participate, and 6. how to implement distance education effectively.