Distance Learning for Power Professionals: Virtual classrooms allow students flexibility in location & time

Pahwa,Anil. Gruenbacher, Don M. Starrett, Shelli K. and Morocos, Medhat M. 2009. Distance Learning for Power Professionals: Virtual classrooms allow students flexibility in location & time. IEEE Power & Energy Magazine Jan./Feb. 2005:53-58.

This article examines the benefits to distance learning for professionals, particularly those in the engineering field. The article suggests that it is critical to evaluate distance learning with respect to: student learning, pedagogy, delivery media, logistics, and cost. As you would expect, the authors find that the two main benefits to distance learning are flexibility in time and location for those already in the workforce, but suggests that in today's economy, cost-effectiveness is also becoming increasingly important.