Five Challenges and Solutions in Online Music Teacher Education. more

An examination of issues and challenges in the management of online music degree programs. Five key issues are discussed: (1) prejudice regarding the legitimacy of online degrees; (2) coordination between distance education and music departments; (3) pressure to maximize profits at the expense of educational quality; (4) management of adjunct music instructors; and (5) management of student behavior and provision of student services. The author acknowledges criticisms, proposes solutions to various problems, and identifies both the potential strengths and future opportunities associated with online degree programs.
A response by Kenneth H. Phillips and the author's rejoinder is in RIME vol. 6:

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(vol. 5)
Also see http://www.stthomas.edu/rimeonline/vol6/index.htm
(vol. 6)