Online learning: strategic considerations for university management

Abstract

This article surveys the challenges facing higher education institutions and points out the need for a different view on learning, and how online learning could be a solution to achieving the new learning experience. Should the online learning delivery mode be accepted, it would present higher education institutions with major philosophical, structural and financial challenges. It is argued that these need to be strategically addressed in order to expect some form of success. To illustrate important strategic considerations, the context of the University of South Africa is used as an example.