As most of you know, more and more Colleges and Universities are setting up Distance Learning programs. Some of these, such as Charter Oak State College and Thomas Edison State College, are well respected and fully accredited programs. One key feaure of these programs is the ability to earn some college credit for relevant and verifiable real-life experiences.

What does everyone think about the opportunity for Distance Learning in Opticianry and Optometry? Is this an idea who's time has come?

If you like the idea, how would you like to see these programs structured?