3 Must-Knows on Distance Ed - Joel Shapiro, Inside Higher Ed

Without dramatic change, institutions of higher education, many of which are in financial distress, face a highly uncertain future. The question to ponder: how a future with distance education compares to all other possible futures for higher education. Based on innumerable conversations with faculty, students, administrators, staff, and the general public, the following [see URL] are the three most important things I know about the role distance education plays in higher education today and about how to create high-quality programs. http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2013/09/10/essay-three-key-facts-distance-education