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Open Access to Article Featured in the International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE)
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Distance learning is progressively becoming a conventional method of education. With more universities partnering with massive open online course programs, distance education is the future. The challenge lies in making distance learning a worthwhile personal experience while maintaining the convenience and instantaneous connectivity of the Web.
In the article, "Why Online Education Needs to Get Social", Marco Masoni writes: “Education is the second largest industry in America behind health care, and it too is experiencing a similar shift as it struggles to adapt traditional design and delivery models to the demands of modern audiences who are accustomed to digital interactivity. The challenge to transition successfully is especially pressing for online higher education.”