They also agree to accept credit from each other. New Jersey Virtual University is an example of a consortium of existing institutions. In the aggregate model , a new degree granting authority is established, in which existing universities participate. Students can take courses from participating universities, and accumulate credit towards a virtual university degree. Western Governors University is example of a new degree granting institution.
Students communicate with the school from their home via computer modem.
The consortium is a nonprofit research and development organization dedicated to a revolution in education through the use of information technologies. In exchange for contributing a small amount of teaching time, a school in the collaborative can offer its students NetCourses ranging from advanced academic courses to technical and specialized courses . We think they are well on their way, why don't you check it out and see what you think. The Kentucky Virtual High School is a statewide educational service delivering high school courses and online learning opportunity to Kentuckians. KVHS courses are delivered to public high schools through the Kentucky Education Technology System.