These results suggest that supply and demand for distance education is increasing at a breakneck pace. The characteristics of distance education compared to formal education, coupled with rapid advances in technical infrastructure, mean that the increase will be more and more significant. However, it is inevitable that the disadvantages of distance education will increase as well unless necessary precautions are taken. The present study reports results that are likely to prevent these disadvantages from increasing. Thanks to the study, both students and instructors will have a clear idea about the general situation and take necessary precautions in the middle of the semester.