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Distance education and its relationship to emerging computer technologies have
together offered many promises to the field of education. In practice however, the
combination often false short of what it attempts to accomplish some of the short
comings are due to problems with the technology; others have more to do with
administration, instructional methods, or students. This article provides decision maker
with some trends that affect distance education and thus enable them to plan
accordingly. The issues and problems are organized into categories as they pertain to
students and enrollment, faculty members, academics, technology, the economy, and
distance education. All such issues and problems were identified during an extensive
review of current literature in the field.
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