With the advent of the Internet, educators discovered a new medium for communicating with students. Throughout the 1990s, online education evolved from basic corporate computer-based training programs to be embraced by colleges and universities across the country. As technology continues to advance, so does the nature of online education.
Distance education has evolved a great deal during the past 100 years. Impressively, at this stage in the evolution, student learning is no longer confined to a physical space in any way. A report conducted at the No Child Left Behind Leadership Summit calls online learning “a 21 st Century education.” There are a variety of benefits both students and educators receive from participating in online courses and programs.
Even though online education was dubbed “a 21 st Century education” by a report conducted at the No Child Left Behind Leadership Summit, it does face various limitations. Establishing a solid online education program takes time. It can take years before a model is perfected or before the program matures. During the program's development, its creators may be forced to adjust policies and practices
