All the positive things that come from improvements in technology have a human cost too. Any human resource department has a dilemma: positions need to be filled for "tech" jobs, but the majority of the work force is geared toward service positions. Those efficiency improvements cost governments jobs, a negative as far as the budget is concerned...
Certainly, an on-line curriculum could complement a typical college education, but it's doubtful that students, parents and faculty would be satisfied solely on-line. Continuing education or recertification programs are more practical educational missions for an on-line university. Additionally, the service cannot be free.
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All the positive things that come from improvements in technology have a human cost too. Any human resource department has a dilemma: positions need to be filled for "tech" jobs, but the majority of the work force is geared toward service positions. Those efficiency improvements cost governments jobs, a negative as far as the budget is concerned...
Certainly, an on-line curriculum could complement a typical college education, but it's doubtful that students, parents and faculty would be satisfied solely on-line. Continuing education or recertification programs are more practical educational missions for an on-line university. Additionally, the service cannot be free.