A Critical Literature Review of Distance Education in Canada
This review identified that the quality of technological infrastructure, internet connectivity, and
student-related factors are critical factors influencing Canada’s effectiveness, equal access and
quality of distance education programs. It is recommended that access to high-speed internet
connectivity be expanded to rural and low-income communities through public-private
partnerships; organisation of training programs on the use of educational technologies and its
associated devices and support systems for students, instructors and communities through publicprivate partnerships; and the design and implementation of evidence-based distance education
learning environment. Effective collaboration and communication among instructors and
students significantly impact students’ learning outcomes and their future success through
distance education.