It is funny to see that the biggest growing market in higher education is Community Colleges. And the interesting part is that they are "more interested in completing 60 credits of academic work than in getting a two year's associate degree." (http://institutionalperformance.typepad.com/)
Basically, what this might prove is the want for adult education. It means that we want to study, that we need to update ourselves. And that the only place that is doing it right is the traditional community college. An online university signs you up for more responsibility than you might want.
For an adult to go back to school is a disruption, it is sometimes an activity that they might not have done in a long time. Here is where online classes can excell. There is an easier digestion on the social aspect as no one needs to be the 'cool kid in class' and you can focus on learning at your own pace and time.
How can an Online U position itself as a more flexible community college?
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