University of California Moving Towards Offering Completely Online Degree Programs

The University of California, the largest public university system in the country, is investing $5 to $6 million to create online versions of its courses. The intent is to eventually offer completely online degree programs.

It’s not going to be an easy road ahead. There are politics involved and much resistance to change within the university. There are serious design challenges too. Beyond basic overhead savings of the physical classroom, online doesn’t necessarily mean cheaper or more accessible.

This article suggests that this decision stems at least in part from economic factors and that the university intends to “innovate its way out of recession.” (RN)

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