Life Is Complicated: Distance Learning Helps - John Hanc, NY Times

Many of these students are traditional age. But for adult students (generally defined as those 25 and over, working full-time jobs or with parenting responsibilities) online education is a particularly attractive option. Citing several studies, Louis Soares, chief learning and innovation officer for the American Council on Education, says that about a third of all adult students — roughly 13 million — are pursuing advanced degrees online. “I think it has given adult students more opportunities,” Mr. Soares said. “If done correctly, online education can create a robust learning experience.” https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/01/education/learning/life-is-complicated-distance-learning-helps.html