The Problem of 'Link Rot'

To the Editor:

The May 3 Online reported the findings of two Nebraska researchers on the subject of "link rot," a term used to describe the progressive disappearance of Web-based materials linked to online courses. ...

Organizations whose business is distance and online education have long recognized link rot as a problem. While individual instructors developing online courses may not think about the issue, just about any organization that is serious about online education is