This book titled “Formal and Distance Education” is about the comparative study of the two major channels of higher learning that is the Formal or the Traditional Mode and Distance Mode of study. The book is analises in detail the issues of higher learning in terms of achievement and factors affecting the academic achievement of students. It also deals in detail the problems of students studying in Universities and colleges and various study centers of distance learning institutions. It gives a good insight to the stakeholders of these institutions not only about the student’s experiences in the campus, but also about the problems they face during the course of their study. The book also deals with the term Academic Responsibility which has not been studied in any of the previous studies done in this field. Over the entire book is of great concern for those who are interested in doing research work in the field of higher education and distance education.