Fees imposed on college students who take online classes can be more than $1,300 at some schools, according to a new survey claiming that internet-based education is often more costly for students than attending classes on campus. The one-time registration fees charged to web-based students are not … [Read more...]
Cost a big factor in ranking virtual school providers
July 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Cost was the determining factor in school district staff's ranking of perspective virtual school providers for the next school year. The recommendations are to contract with K12 Florida Virtual Academy, a Herndon, Va.-based K12 Inc., for grades K-5 and Arlington, Va.-based Educational Options for … [Read more...]
Study: Virtual schools can help cut costs
June 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
New research suggests that more K-12 public school students will take classes online and will have longer school days in the next decade--and academic improvement and cost savings are two big benefits. Online courses are already commonplace in higher education and are growing in popularity at the … [Read more...]
