Parry, M. (2009) Online education grows, but painfully Chronicle of Higher Education, May 22
This article looks at potential budget cuts for online learning at University of Texas and the Utah e-Learning Connection. The latter is a consortium of public Utah colleges and institutions, and is now definitely being closed down. The article discusses different funding methods for online learning and the kinds of funding most at risk in an economic depression. The article will be of particular interest to those interested in consortia arrangements.
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
