It is hard to argue with the statistics for millennials having such a high rate of mobile work activity. However I think it is still a stretch to think that online education could somehow take over the traditional University setup. There are a lot of different courses available, but there has to be some kind of interaction. Everything cannot be taught by online text alone. The classroom offers a lot more experience and example opportunities.
A good point Wells makes in this article is that online options would significantly reduce costs. Unfortunately choices about a person's education cannot totally rely on the most cost effective decision. If societal trends are starting to lean towards more online choices, I think a better option would be to utilize online video sessions for more class participation. Universities could fund their own video programs and in this way stay more credible with employers. With more Google Hangout or Skype options available, students could potentially cut a lot of costs while having a credible degree. If there was no way of contacting students outside of email, I think there would be a big downturn in the educational system. I have not seen this topic a lot, but I believe it is something to look out for.
A good point Wells makes in this article is that online options would significantly reduce costs. Unfortunately choices about a person's education cannot totally rely on the most cost effective decision. If societal trends are starting to lean towards more online choices, I think a better option would be to utilize online video sessions for more class participation. Universities could fund their own video programs and in this way stay more credible with employers. With more Google Hangout or Skype options available, students could potentially cut a lot of costs while having a credible degree. If there was no way of contacting students outside of email, I think there would be a big downturn in the educational system. I have not seen this topic a lot, but I believe it is something to look out for.
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