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from the will-Harvard-be-one-of-them? dept.
CNBC:
There are over 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States, but Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen says that half are bound for bankruptcy in the next few decades.
Christensen is known for coining the theory of disruptive innovation in his 1997 book, "The Innovator's Dilemma." Since then, he has applied his theory of disruption to a wide range of industries, including education.
In his recent book, "The Innovative University," Christensen and co-author Henry Eyring analyze the future of traditional universities, and conclude that online education will become a more cost-effective way for students to receive an education, effectively undermining the business models of traditional institutions and running them out of business.
What percentage of their graduates will be bankrupt?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday September 05 2018, @11:26AM (3 children)
students in deep debt, costs rising far in excess of the 'net learning', growth in admin staff .. these are all real factors. why do you think he's wrong? do you have evidence that more than a few schools have done intelligent work to counter the trends, or that they can?
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Wednesday September 05 2018, @11:42AM (2 children)
Oh they absolutely can. They are in fact the only ones who can. It just remains to be seen if they will choose existence over keeping the same business practices.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday September 05 2018, @01:00PM
alright man, thanks
(Score: 3, Insightful) by AssCork on Wednesday September 05 2018, @06:39PM
/me glares at RIAA & MPAA.
Just popped-out of a tight spot. Came out mostly clean, too.