Online Programs Offer New Opportunities for Arab Students - Al-Monitor, US News

With the explosion of online programs in recent years, distance education is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition for many would-be undergraduates in the Arab region, especially those who have jobs or families to take care of. Broadly speaking, the Arab world offers three main types of online education. The first is the virtual model, where courses are taught entirely online. Such programs have taken off in recent years as instability has rocked many Arab countries. Online learning has also proven particularly attractive for women, especially in more conservative Arab nations, because it allows them to pursue their education while continuing to maintain the home. In Saudi Arabia, where women aren't allowed to drive, online programs eliminate additional expenses, such as having to hire a car service to get to class. http://www.usnews.com/education/best-arab-region-universities/articles/2014/11/25/online-programs-offer-new-opportunities-for-arab-students