21st century. Along with the rapid development of computer related modern technology such as Internet, videoconferencing, Web conferencing etc., distance education is playing an increasingly important role in schools, colleges and other educational institutes. The
advancement of information and communication technology (ICT) has brought revolutionary
Two broad categories of education include: Distance Education (DE) and Social Interactive Education (SIE). Distance Education is a method of teaching where the instructor and learners are separated by time and or physical distance. Students typically use various materials like books, references, CD-ROMs and electronic media to replace direct face-to- face learning. Social Interactive Education refers to conventional face-to-face learning