Understanding the Implications of Online Learning for Educational Productivity
This report was prepared for the U.S. Department of Education under Contract number ED-01-CO-0040 Task 0010 with SRI International. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Department of Education. No official endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education is intended or should be inferred.
Abstract
Educational systems are under increasing pressure to reduce costs while maintaining or improving outcomes for students. To improve educational productivity, In the United States, online learning alternatives are proliferating rapidly. The purpose of this report is to support educational administrators and policymakers in becoming informed consumers of information about online learning and its potential impact on educational productivity.
