Distance Education’s Disconnect: Understanding the Relationship Between the Cost and Price of Distance Education

This report revisits WCET’s 2016 study on the relationship between the cost and price of distance education, reflecting on how the landscape has shifted post-pandemic. With 63.94% of students now taking at least one distance education course, the report analyzes findings from WCET’s 2024 survey, exploring current trends in tuition, fees, and the costs of offering online courses. That report concluded with a list of recommendations for policymakers and distance education leaders.