"Local" On-line?

A new study indicates that most students prefer to take on-line courses from a local institution. The reasons for these decisions aren't stated, but the implications for higher education are interesting. There isn't a "one size fits all" on-line program that everyone should copy. Instead, the on-line world is likely to look as varied as the face-to-face world.

http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/11/28/online