An overview of organizational arrangements in online learning providing a comprehensive survey of models supported with a wealth of examples. Begins with a survey of new markets and new virtual educational institutions (with enrollment figures). Takes a close-up look at African Virtual University and highlights some of the challenges faced by institutions in the developing world. Looks at some of the more interesting partnerships between institutions with other institutions and with private companies (plenty of examples). Outlines the rise of for-profit institutions, publisher initiatives, virtual high schools and more.Concludes with an assessment of the factors driving alternative organizational arrangements. By Peter J. Dirr, The Commonwealth of Learning, July, 2001.
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