Distance Learning: One Student’s Perspective of an Online Course
http://www.stc.org/confproceed/2000/PDFs/00031.PDF

Deming, Lynn H.
STC Proceedings
2000

Abstract:

Taking a course online sounds easy and convenient--you can go to class whenever you want from the comfort of your own home. But you have to learn or know the software and tools necessary to navigate in this environment. Also, you give up the traditional classroom, perhaps never seeing your classmates or instructor. Distance learning is here to stay, but online courses may not be for everyone.