Amid the ongoing talk of budget cuts and fewer class offerings, the lure of online education with virtual classrooms could offer a respite to vanishing seats in the physical world. But is it really saving academia money? Are the rumors that the school is turning to online classes to deal with the budget cuts true?
A resounding no, according to numbers released by the state and Santa Monica College.
In a report from the Board of Trustees, reduced availability in distance education at SMC mirrors the same trend of reducing courses and sections, yet the demand for online classes remains high.
http://www.thecorsaironline.com/news/2012/09/19/does-online-education-deal-with-budget-cuts/
