Simonson, (2009) indicated that in the perspective of the Equivalency Theory, distance learning does not favor traditional classroom settings, but at the conclusion, it will ultimately accomplish the same results for a desired educational experience. The need to evolve distance education to the next generation is obviously a necessity to meet evey student's educational need. Students sometimes require a variety of choices when they pursue a quality education. Distance learning is a way to offe an alternative to the classroom setting.
The next generation of distance education is on the rise, becoming more comparable to the traditional classroom setting and it is growing. Distance learning has become a vehicle that more and more people are being drawn to. This increase in growth according to information obtained from the resources for comparison, is due mostly to convenience and decrease in cost.
Moller, Forshay, & Huett, (2008) have all given indications that if a program is set up appropriately, and the content is up to standard; then a positive result can occur from the standpoint of the learner. In addition, the educators must be trained properly in order to present the material in an acceptable manner.
References
Moller, L., Forshay, W., & Huett, J., (2008, May/June). Tech trends journal, parts 1-3, The
evolution of distance education, Retrieved September 15, 2009.
Simonson, M., (2009). Principles of distance education video: Equivalency theory, Retrieved
from Laurete International Universities, www.waldenu.edu
