The TEDTalk by Daphne Koller. She talks about online education and her company Coursera. Her quote from Thomas Friedman gives you a sense of what she talked about.
The big breakthroughs happen when what is suddenly possible meets what is desperately necessary.
5 Advantages to Taking Online Classes
1. Degree Programs and Classes Offered
2. Lower Costs
3. No Sitting in a Classroom
4. Choosing Study Times
5. Flexibility in Completing Assignments