Distance learning is a significant part of which type of educational programs___________________?

A. Formal educational program
B. Informal educational program
C. Non-formal educational program
D. None of these

In this learning approach, instructional material is sent to the students through electronic mail or postal services. The students solve the assignments and send them to their respective tutors. Examination is conducted following the completion of tile academic tenure and degree is awarded accordingly. In most of the Non-formal educational programs, teachers and students are situated at different places. Open Universities of the world and online education are the concrete examples of Non-formal education.