The Role of Media in Distance Education: Mass Media and Educational Communication

method of Correspondence Education in general usage. Even though this

article treats various modes of learning processes parallel with the

term Distance education, it will be only a statement of mere comparison but

will not in any case affect the originality and standalone nature of

the term "DISTANCE EDUCATION" correspondence courses.

The objective of the study is to analyze the role and

effectiveness of Media in Distance Education. The major

Medias such as Print Media, Radio Media and TV media has

been considered for study as they have become a part of the

tradition in the middle class sector. The effective medium such

as Internet is not included since it doesn't cover the rural

sector as effectively as others. However the contribution of

such mediums to Distance Education can not be Under-

estimated and really are valuable.