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Correspondence
Due to the new Postal Service, colleges offer correspondence courses. -
Outreach
Distance learning degrees become a possibility after The University of London instigates External Programs -
Study at Home
Boston establishes Society To Encourage Studies at Home -
Self-Test
The first testing machine allowed students to test themselves. -
Teaching Machine
Harvard Professor invented a machine with the capability to offer programmed instruction. -
Personal Computers
MAC offers computers for home use. -
Online Degree
The University of Phoenix offers both bachelor's and mater's degrees online -
Fully Online
Jones International University becomes first accredited fully online university. -
Growing Trend
Worldwide enrollment in online programs tops 6 million -
Funding
$500 million pledged to online courses and materials by President Obama
