Distinctions can arise when the chosen model focuses on either or both time and geographic distances.
The oldest and most commonly used of these terms, distance education, can be used to describe distributed learning as defined above.
Further research using both terms "distance" and "distributed education" returns better results, with considerable overlap.
Distributed learning is a viable option for many individuals of all ages who desire to get an education.
Distributed learning relies on technology to share, store, retrieve, and extend knowledge.