Yes, distance learning has been around for 170 years. Sounds crazy right?

The delivery of education has gone through massive changes due to innovation, but it's definitely hit some bumps in the road along the way. As you begin to hear more about the Higher Education Act reform it's important to note "How did we get here?" Distance learning creates access and affordability. It's not going away anytime soon. 

Sources

https://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/doc0456_enclosure.htm

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/auditreports/fy2017/a05m0009.pdf

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/auditreports/fy2012/a05k0012.pdf

https://www.petersons.com/blog/the-history-of-online-education/

https://fox13now.com/2017/09/21/western-governors-university-responds-to-audit-that-recommends-they-repay-712-million-in-federal-aid/

https://www.insidehighered.com/digital-learning/article/2018/08/08/new-debate-regular-and-substantive-interaction-between

http://www.coenet.org/files/bulletin_board-Quick_Facts_on_the_PROSPER_Act_011018.pdf

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4508