Online University Courses Have Growing Pains, But Are Supported By Secular Trends - Equities.com

MOOCs continue to gain ground on their traditional peers, driven by some of the forces identified above. We believe that MOOCs will secure acceptance by more and more institutions for transfer credit, and that the emergence of a blended online/offline program such as that envisioned by Mr. Agarwal is likely. The preeminence of degrees that require the investment of years of study may also come to be challenged by targeted micro-programs, which could come to be highly regarded by employers. What’s increasingly certain is that the university education of the future will not be tied to what we know from the past -- and that will be good for students and employers alike. http://www.equities.com/editors-desk/stocks/technology/online-university-courses-growing-pains-secular-trend