The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: Going The High Tech Route To Provide Higher Education Solutions

December 22, 2011

Going The High Tech Route To Provide Higher Education Solutions

It seems everyone is squawking about higher education these days. Tuition costs are spiraling and on top of that, student loan default rates are soaring. What’s more, experts say students are taking too long to earn a degree. The need to pursue bold and innovative solutions to help more Americans attain a higher education at an affordable price has become more prevalent, prompting many entrepreneurs to launch online tools and even schools to help combat the problem. Read more at:
http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/12/19/is-tech-way-to-get-higher-education-back-on-track/#ixzz1h19Vpg8y

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Dec 22, 2011 1:42:00 AM | Distance Learning, Higher Ed Industry

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