Curious, you don't think that distance learning will eventually lead to loss of classroom teaching jobs do you

Question

Curious, you don't think that distance learning will eventually lead to loss of classroom teaching jobs do you

Answer 1

No. Because you still need the one-on-one interaction. However, it will replace the need of going into the classroom every day. Some classes may never go to distance learning such as laboratory science unless they create a VR disection or such.  

Answer 2

I doubt it.  I'm of the opinion that certain classes require a classroom, while others (the Seton Hill Masters in Writing Popular Fiction program springs to mind) demand the absence of a classroom.  I think more masters programs could benefit from allowing students the freedom to work in the tradition of the low-residency courses, but undergrad courses should still be taught in the classroom.  Of course, that's just my opinion.  

Answer 3

I doubt it.  Many universities seem to be getting up to speed with on line offerings.  They are using it as a way to augment their traditional bricks and mortar classrooms.  I think you will see the traditional universities taking over this segment from the less traditional colleges.  The traditionals have brand name recognition.  Besides, research is a key component of teaching.  Reseach is facilitated by a bricks and mortar environment.