Under such a plan employees would be able to access training films whenever their schedules allowed. As educators struggle with this question, institutions are taking advantage of a wide range of Web technologies to deliver research, reference, teaching, learning, and training services. These Web-based services can range from simple information dissemination such as a course catalog to a full course management system all the way to an extensive program of all the courses leading to a degree. While there are already thousands of educational opportunities on the Web, these developments signal enormous growth ahead. Courses that would otherwise be difficult to offer at some campuses because of limited enrollment or lack of faculty in a specialized area are now possible.
Business can reduce the time and cost associated with travel time for training.
Greater opportunity for collaboration and sharing. The Web increases opportunities for collaborative work and sharing of information, ideas, and courses among campuses. Greater access to courses that can be taken any time, any place. Equity of access to certain courses can be improved as courses that would not be possible at some campuses because of limited enrollment or lack of faculty are now possible. Greater access to research and reference services.