October 22, 1999

Distance Education Can Bolster the Bottom Line, a Professor Argues

By DAN CARNEVALE

Although some colleges use distance education to improve teaching, one professor thinks the technology can also increase enrollment and revenue.

Christopher J. Dede, a professor of education and of information technology and engineering at George Mason University, told those attending a conference here last week that they need not worry about the cost of new technology. Distance education, he said, would enable colleges to increase the number of students they serve -- and increase

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