Since so many people pursuing degrees are over the age of 40, more virtual universities will be popping up everywhere to serve this adult population. Some estimates say 75 percent of adults are employed and seeking training or added degrees. Adding streaming video and audio to the text-based environment could be the next step. I'm sure they are already thinking about it. Built for an adult schedule, as many as 200 messages a day are exchanged in small, online classes.
Students communicate through the written word with each other and the instructor.
Online courses are not easy, but do allow students to work on their own schedules. 2.0's AlexWare Main Window and a telephone or Internet connection. Telephone contact with a counselor is part of the enrollment process. Students also have access to more than 2,000 indices on the World Wide Web. Classes are offered one at a time in sequence.