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Many students in
North America today study and take courses through
computer delivered or "distance" education.
Universities, colleges, and governments seem to
believe that these kinds of education are problem
free. They claim they offer a great solution to
tighter budgets and larger numbers of students. But
beware, says David Noble, "Are these new
opportunities for students or new opportunities for
investors to profit?"
"An important book for anyone concerned about
the future of education. David Noble exposes what
lies behind the current push for distance education
and passionately defends a non-commercial vision of
universities that serve the public
interest."
-James L. Turk,
Executive Director, Canadian Association of
University Teachers
David Noble is the
author of Progress Without People (BTL,
1995). He teaches history at York University,
Toronto.
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