RedNova News reported today that the online higher-education market is expected to exceed $6 Billion in 2005. One of the things leading this growth is the trend towards quality in higher-education programs. Also distance education has been gaining acceptance and approval by students, their employers (who are often funding their courses), and higher-education institutions.
The demand for higher-education in an online environment is partially driven by the need to access education anywhere, anytime. This appeals to employees and their employers who can not afford to have employees miss work to take courses. It also opens up a wealth of opportunities for employees to take courses from institutions they could not attend in person due to geographical limitations. There are also benefits for companies who choose to outsource much of their educational needs. With the growth in online education, employers have more choices to partner with organizations to provide the specific courses their employees need.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2005
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