Enrollment in online courses nationwide increased dramatically last year and is expected to continue to increase, according to a study by the Sloane Foundation reported in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Sloane Foundation surveyed 1,170 institutions last spring.
According to the report, 1.9 million people were enrolled in online courses, a 19 percent increase from the previous year.
Administrators surveyed said they expect an even larger increase next year to 2.6 million.
The survey also examined perceptions about online learning.
The majority of administrators expressed confidence in their programs and said the quality of education received through online courses is comparable to the education received through normal classroom learning.
In addition, more than half of responding colleges said online learning was essential to their overall strategy.
--Compiled by A.J. Frank
Read More
Senior VP for Operations Colette Sheehy looks back at her career at the University
By Brandon Kile | 2 hours agoSheehy’s role involved overseeing the work of around 2,500 University employees, including custodians, architects and engineers.
Will the Faculty Senate’s no-confidence vote impact the U.Va. Board of Visitors?
By Brandon Kile | 18 hours agoIn many cases, a no-confidence vote may soon be followed by steps taken to remove the leadership that may be acting against the wishes of a community.
Two senior U.Va. Health leaders quietly take new jobs without formal announcement
By Ford McCracken | 2 days agoKibbe’s departure marks the end of an ongoing battle between U.Va. Health employees and their senior leadership.
