Hayes, Dianne. "College on demand: as the economy continues to stagger, universities are forced to respond to increasing numbers of students knocking at their virtual doors in search of online classes." Diverse Issues in Higher Education 27.3 (2010): 17+. Educator's Reference Complete. Web. 13 Feb. 2011.
This article focuses on the demand for more online classes and the statistics and recent trends toward online learning. It talks about reasons for the high demand such as flexibility, convenience, and savings on travel costs. The article also focuses on some of the first colleges to introduce online classes and some of the current leaders in this trend. Also discussed is the price some institutions have to pay to provide this service, a major point being increased need for student financial aid.
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