Study of Motivational Factors to follow Higher Education by Distance

Distance learning is student-centered learning; thus§knowing the characteristics and demographics of the§distance learners helps us understand the potential§barriers and attractions to learning in this mode.§Although students' characteristics and needs may not§guarantee success in a DE course or program, it is§easy to defend these factors as contributing to§success. Since the dynamic nature of the DE student§precludes a typical student profile, it is important§to examine their characteristics, barriers and§attractions to DE in order to be able to strive to§excel in serving them.§Based on the research undertaken, the following§recommendations have been proposed:§§1. Infusion of state-of-the-art technology§2. Promotion of DE§3. Opportunity for providers§4. Meeting local needs§5. Building and maintaining the intellectual capital Distance learning is student-centered learning; thus§knowing the characteristics and demographics of the§distance learners helps us understand the potential§barriers and attractions to learning in this mode.§Although students'' characteristics and needs may not§guarantee success in a DE course or program, it is§easy to defend these factors as contributing to§success. Since the dynamic nature of the DE student§precludes a typical student profile, it is important§to examine their characteristics, barriers and§attractions to DE in order to be able to strive to§excel in serving them.§Based on the research undertaken, the following§recommendations have been proposed:§1. Infusion of state-of-the-art technology§2. Promotion of DE§3. Opportunity for providers§4. Meeting local needs§5. Building and maintaining the intellectual capital