When the mode of education changes – so does the terminology involved. The good thing is that it is not complex, but you will need to understand the terms in order to find your way around distance learning programs.

Terms like "asynchronous learning" and "synchronous learning" tell you what the mode of learning will be in a particular class – or possibly for a whole distance degree. On OnlineDegreeZone you can also get a nice explanation for the types of distance learning classes most typically offered. Find out about ILT, CBT and CEC. You can quickly learn what these terms mean by going to our online glossary of distance learning terms.