The good news is that with the advent of widespread, high quality online learning, we may be able to speed that up and create more effective learning pathways.
But the main focus of new institutions should be on creating high-quality online curriculum and demonstrating that quality.
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The introduction of Internet-ready HD TVs in the next few years presents a major threat of disintermediation for TV operators (cable, satellite, and telecom companies), as consumers will be able to access high-quality online video directly through their HD TVs.
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Both during and after this restructuring in U.S. higher education, universities, governments, and companies in emerging economies will be able to tap low cost, high-quality online education to leapfrog the slow and painstaking process of developing educational capacity to meet critical national needs.
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The9's business is primarily focused on developing and operating high-quality games for online game market.
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"We've partnered with EPIX to deliver high-quality programming to DISH customers online and through DISH-branded mobile and tablet apps, " said Dave Shull, SVP of programming at DISH.
Verizon has been delivering high-quality video entertainment to its FiOS and High Speed Internet broadband customers since 2005 with online services like Starz Play, ESPN360, Disney Connection, YES Network and NFL Game Extra.
Our high-quality customer service and well-designed online platform engenders repeat purchases among our customers.
Realizing the potential at his fingertips, Thrun launched Udacity, an independent online education company that provides high quality education at low cost to virtually everyone.
BBC's online services were found to deliver high quality material in an effective and user-friendly manner.
As the Communications Director at Mosaic, an online marketplace for investing in high-quality solar projects, I am always moving quickly.
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Coursera co-founder Daphne Koller said online university networks could "offer a high quality learning experience to anyone who wants it".
Bringing unprecedented networking capabilities, Bigfoot Networks delivers the optimal experience to the notebook PC for online games, HD video and high-quality audio.
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Others restrict the online courses students may access regardless of how high quality they might be.
Other possible applications include printing airline and concert tickets, marketing materials from online services, and photos from devices to high-quality industrial printers.
For consumers, selling stock photography online means that they can pick up a high-quality picture, video or audio clip for as little as a dollar.
The result is Investments Connect, an online resource that offers on-demand access to high-quality investment applications and real-time information investors need to manage their investments.
By the album cost on iTunes, or dedicated classical download sites like The Classical Shop (run by Chandos, Digital Rights Management-free, high audio-quality downloads, theclassicalshop.net), Classics Online (Naxos), or (for the francophone) Qobuz?
Now a new online fashion startup, Ellie, is looking to provide high-quality athletic gear at cheaper prices.
Alison Johnston is the CEO and cofounder of InstaEDU, an online tutoring company that makes it possible for student to get high-quality, one-on-one academic support the moment they need it.
The joint venture will provide consumers the broadest possible access to content, and support high-quality, award-winning content development across all platforms including film, television, and online.
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On Wednesday the NCCA launches its new online vault (vault.ncaa.com), a collection of high-quality video of all men's and women's basketball tourney games dating back to 2000.
Utilizing the iPhone4's gyroscope and Wi-Fi connectivity, Movea's Air Mouse application enables users to kick back and relax while watching high quality, web-based entertainment from the comfort of their couch and is the perfect navigation tool for online and home media center digital entertainment.
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