Colleges Believe Online Learning Will Grow During Recession

A recently released survey from the Sloan Consortium shows that colleges are thinking positively about online learning in today's troubled economy.

They explain:

"Institutions believe that the economic changes will have a positive impact on overall enrollments and that specific aspects of an economic downturn resonate closely with increasing demand for online courses with specific types of schools.

• There is widespread agreement that higher fuel costs will lead to more students selecting online courses.


• Institutions that offer programs to serve working adults are the most positive about the potential for overall enrollment growth being driven by rising unemployment."

Visit the Sloan Consortium website to learn more or download a copy of the 2008 survey, Online Education in the United States.

See Also:

• 10 Reasons to Earn an Online Degree in a Troubled Economy
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