Teaching Principles of Economics without “Chalk and Talk”: The Experience of CNU Online

the Internet, offers increased possibilities for higher education. No longer are students necessarily required to come to campus to obtain an education. With computer technology, the education comes to the student; students are freed from the time and space constraints of the traditional classroom. In addition to offering courses via computer, administrative services such as admissions, registration, advising, financial aid, and bookstore orders can be handled by computer, phone, or fax. In the United States, virtual universities have been developed by numerous private and public entities. For ex a m p l e, the Unive rsity of Phoenix (www. uophx.edu) is a private distance-learning franchise company that provides educational opportunities for approximately 48,000 adult students. The University of California (www.california.edu) has a virtual university that coordinates all of the distance-learning opportunities offered through the state’s accredited colleges and universities. Regional bodies, such as the Western Governors ’ Association (www.wgu.ed) and the Southern Regional Education Board (www.srec.sreb.org), have also entered the virtual university market.