Dive Summary:
- Indiana University wants to increase the school’s online presence by expanding its offerings and improving its marketing.
- A school official says the university is interested in reaching and supporting more students, creating an online brand and creating a major revenue source.
- IU has 109 programs serving 5,000 students; by comparison, Penn State University has slightly fewer online programs and 12,000 students enrolled.
From the article:
... IU President Michael McRobbie told the university trustees in Indianapolis on Friday that the attention being paid to online education is about the “fourth wave” he’s seen of intense interest and, often, exaggerated claims. IU has been engaged and exploring but cautious, he said. ...
