by Arooba Chaudhry & Sandy Van, Highlander News
It may be possible to obtain about one-tenth of a UC degree through online courses across the university system over the next five years, according a press release by UCOP. The UC anticipates the expansion of its web-based platform, the UC Online Education (UCOE) initiative, with the possible development of a systemwide online catalog. Continuing discussions about online education will occur in spring 2013 during a UC-wide summit, at the behest of UC President Mark Yudof. Contributing to trending public interest in online education, Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed 2013-2014 state budget dedicates $10 million to new technologies and online education across the UC and Cal State system. Current challenges include streamlining cross-campus enrollment and individual courses that are unique to a campus. UCOE retains an overarching cloud of uncertainty in its future, due to scattered discussions over a loose business model and fluctuating applicant base.
http://www.highlandernews.org/6851/uncertainty-lingers-in-uc-online-education/
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