Public Perception of Online Education Improved Sharply Post-Pandemic
Lauren Coffey
November 13, 2023
Survey finds confidence in virtual learning is growing, particularly among younger Americans. But a third still say in-person is better.
Nearly half of Americans have developed a better opinion of online education since the COVID-19 pandemic, with a growing number of young students flocking to the virtual classroom, according to a new report.
Champlain College Online released a survey Thursday diving into the perception of online education, from its value to employers’ acceptance of online degrees.
Champlain officials previously released a report on the topic in 2017. After the pandemic began in 2020, when institutions were forced to adapt to online learning regardless of previous opinions on the modality, the college’s leaders thought a report update was warranted.
