Kimberley McDaniel, a 2009 University of Oklahoma graduate, didn’t meet many of her professors and classmates until graduation.

Distance learning courses allowed McDaniel, a mother of three, to go back to school at the age of 40 while working full-time. She attended classes from her car during a weekend getaway to Branson, Mo., or from her home in Noble while wearing pajamas after eight hours at work.

Many more students are choosing to take classes partially or entirely online, officials at OU and Oklahoma State University said. Advances in technology and an increasingly diverse student body has caused enrollment in distance learning classes and programs to skyrocket during recent years, officials said.

Convenience offered

Online learning offers flexibility and convenience for students who want to earn their degree without disrupting their work schedule or other life responsibilities.

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