Web 2.0, as described in Wikipedia, is considered as a collection of methods and concepts for the second generation of Internet-based Web services-such as social networking sites, Wikis, communication tools, and folksonomies-that emphasize online collaboration and sharing among users. In line with this trend, distance learning can be enhanced with a set of new technologies and concepts, both from the instructor and from the student perspectives. This article points out a few important directions that were concluded in a panel discussion of a recent international conference. We address these impacts from four perspectives in the following sections.
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