THE FUTURE OF VIRTUAL LEARNING In September 2021, The American Legion issued a grant-supported report that recommends VA and the Department of Education clear up definitions, rules and outdated references for GI Bill-using veterans and military-affiliated students enrolled in online programs. Virtual learning had been arcing upward even before the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is estimated that more than 4 million U.S. college students are taking courses online. “Opening Doors Online: Access, Accountability and Excellence in Veteran Distance Learning” recommends rewriting outdated rules and definitions of “independent study” to allow students to use their benefits for online courses and blended programs.
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