GD9 CTW fileÒ  Business 07, Ø Businesses that are looking for options for training their employees may wish to consider offering credit for courses taken online. As the growth in distance education continues, just about anyone who has access to a computer can take advantage of courses offered for degrees in higher edcation, advanced training, and job retraining. Many colleges and universities offer online courses as part of their regular curriculum. These institutions can make additional classes available to more students when classes on campus have reached their maximum enrollments or when additional classroom space is not available. Enrolling in distance education courses is a workable alternative for many students. They do not have to travel to the college campus, and they can attend classes without having to quit their jobs. If they wish, they can interact not only with the instructor but also with other memebers of the class. Just as with any course, students take responsibility for their own learning. They must be organized and plan an adequate amount of time to study and complete work on class projects. They must be certain to turn in their assignments on time and in the manner specified by the instructor. Much of the class communication will be written, so students who take online courses must have good written communication skills. People who are disciplined to use their time wisely without constant supervision by their superiors may enjoy the challenge of distance education courses.