Technology and Distance Education

Distance education has taken on a whole new era of learning. Technology and learning is nothing new to today’s standards, but it continues to explode with new information constantly.
Distance education, is a field of education that focuses on the pedagogy and andragogy, technology, and instructional systems design that aim to deliver education to students who are not physically "on site".
Rather than attending courses in person, teachers and students may communicate at times of their own choosing by exchanging printed or electronic media, or through technology that allows them to communicate in real time and through other online ways.

As a personal experience, technology for those who are disciplined enough can have many options to pursue higher education. Online education allows you to study when you have time—from early morning to late at night. No long commute. Your classroom is as close as your living room or home office. Keep your job; take care of your family. You don’t have to give up important responsibilities to pursue an online education.
Learn where you live. No need to relocate in pursuit of your online degree.
Save money. You’ll save on room and board, college tuition, classroom supplies, transportation costs, and more.

http://ncsd.k12.pa.us/faculty/jtibbott/techstate.htm