Yes, I endorse distance learning, but hasten to add that students must be prepared to be self-directed learners with strong self-regulations skills in order to succeed in this learning environment. This link gives some background research I did on the trends and issues regarding learning online that may be of interest to you:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/291523527_Flexible_Learning_Environments-Theories-Trends-Issues

Many thanks,

Debra

Data Flexible Learning Environments-Theories-Trends-Issues

I think distance education can be useful and beneficial, provided the educational content is good. However, I feel that the on-campus experience is the most valuable as students can interact both with other students in their field, and with teachers who are teaching important content. Direct face to face communication can be invaluable because information can be learned, questions can be asked, and knowledge can be gleaned in situ.

I would say, distance learning rather than distance teaching. Good videos and study material can aid in learning, but can never substitute teaching. Distance teaching can improve your knowledge but, when it come to understanding, it matters how the information has been administered to the students.