by UK Virtual College
Online learning can save an institution or business a lot of money, according to a new report. The Cost of Online Learning from Fordham’s Creating Sound Policy for Digital Learning series suggested that full-time virtual classrooms cost around $6,400 (£4,167) per pupil. Blended schools – those which combine online learning with face-to-face teaching – could cost up to $8,900 per learner, while traditional brick-and-mortar schools cost on average $10,000. A team from strategic advisor Parthenon led by researcher Tammy Battaglino concluded that the benefits of e-learning are clearly seen through this cost-effectiveness when compared to traditional learning methods. The report suggested that “new technology-rich education models will need to be evaluated based on their productivity”.
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