Online education market heating up

Posted by in Uncategorized Sep 20th, 2005

From RedNova:

The online distance education market is heating up, with enrollment expected to exceed 1 million students in 2005, representing a market of more than $6 billion, according to a recent report by Eduventures, an independent research firm.

The study, Online Distance Education Market Update: A Nascent Market Matures, analyzes the development and maturation of the market, identifying the key causes of growth.

Sean Gallagher, senior analyst for Eduventures and lead author of the report, said the focus in online distance learning will turn to quality over the next few years, and new brands, institutions and types of programs will emerge.

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