Research by the Sloan Consortium
has found that online college enrollments have continued to grow faster
than the total population of college students. This means that more and
more students are taking advantage of online learning options at their
colleges and universities--particularly at 2-year public universities
and other schools offering associate's degree programs.
Schools Increasing Offerings For Many Reasons
A survey of postsecondary institutions by the NCES revealed that a variety of factors influenced schools' decisions to increase distance education offerings in the 2006-7 academic year.
Schools Increasing Offerings For Many Reasons
A survey of postsecondary institutions by the NCES revealed that a variety of factors influenced schools' decisions to increase distance education offerings in the 2006-7 academic year.
- 92% - Meeting student demand for more flexible schedules.
- 89% - Providing access to college
- 82% - Seeking to increase enrollment
- 86% - Making more courses available
- 62% - Responding to needs of employers/business
- 55% - Making more degree programs available
- 47% - Meeting student demand for reduced seat time
- 34% - Making more certificate programs available
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