Distance education has become a very significant field of study with the growing demand for more flexible and innovative modes of learning and instruction in the present scenario. Students and professionals alike are opting for distance and online learning courses around the world for various reasons that include time or space barriers, exchange of ideas on a much wider platform or to pursue studies simultaneously with their regular jobs. This book aims to provide a detailed insight into the present status of distance education through topics like participation of students worldwide in distance learning and online courses, mode of assessment and evaluation in distance learning programs, new modules of instruction in distance learning courses, etc. It would be an invaluable source of reference for students, researchers, and professionals seeking a comprehensive overview of distance and online education.
