Debunking the Myths of Remote Usability Studies
Success in a diverse global marketplace increasingly demands that companies engage customers from diverse global backgrounds in both discussions and usability studies. However, funding for user research travel is becoming more limited, and the availability of local users who meet the need for diversity is often insufficient. Therefore, UX professionals have started using remote usability testing methods to gather adequate user feedback.
6 myths about remote usability studies. Pretty interesting reading for anyone interested in exploring that option.