DL in China

Those who pay even a little attention to China will not be surprised to hear that they are expanding their distance learning opportunities.

Funding for Chinese Online Learning Platforms Increased Tenfold in 2014 | MIT Technology Review

 

I'm surprised were not hearing about them more. I bet there will be a lot of good low cost options offered to the Chinese.

 

I haven't checked these sites in depth but they look like they might be good places to start

CUCAS: Study in China | Apply China's Universities Online
China's Universities and Colleges Admitting International Students - Apply for China's Universities and Colleges online

As for costs, I've always assumed that Chineese student pay nothing (it's that Communism thing). Non-Chinese people? I have no idea. I've seen references to small fees associated with the application and elements of the admission process and I saw a figure of approximately $400USD (2500 RMB) for living expenses but I've not seen any tuition costs.

 

I realize that Hong Kong, while legally part of China, often has numerous distinctions which separate it from the mainland, however it is worth noting that the University of Management and Technology operates a UMT-China which offers PhDs.

I suspect that their system for approval/accreditation is much less confusing than the U.S. but it seems to still allow for some interesting variation as UMT-China operates with HK approval. Not sure how that goes down in the mainland (or even in HK) but I wouldn't be surprised if there is much more going in in the SARs that we simply haven't noticed because their websites are not in English.

 

If I were a person interested in a degree in the Chinese language or culture I would consider going to a Chinese university. You'd probably already have enough language skills to get by (a LOT of Chinese people speak English) and it seems obvious that immersion in the culture would be an advantage. Beyond that kind of thing I'm not sure I'd be interested at this point. Once the websites begin to have English language versions that would seem to be a sign that they're beginning to accomodate non-Chinese people in their schools.

 

Depends upon the program. I might consider a business program based in China for the same reason I would consider a business program based in England, Spain, Greece, South Africa or Saudi Arabia. If it's a good program, has the appropriate level of accreditation/authorization and is affordable it would be worthy of consideration.

But it depends on the specific program. I have no doubt that a Chinese university could put together a really great business program. But I probably wouldn't be interested in their program in Labor Law or Human Rights Law for the same reason that I wouldn't be interested in an Economics degree from North Korea or a degree in humanist studies from the Vatican.

I also function in a manufacturing world. So having a credential from a Chinese university, assuming that university is well regarded in China, would sort of make sense for me. My company does work in China. And having a more international background has helped some of my colleagues step into some really interesting global HR positions.

 

Hmmm, yes. Good points.

 

DL increasing in China, driven by Coursera.

The Rise of Online Education in China

 

I wonder if this misnotion will ever die out in the west. China is the rising kingdom of Capatalism, even at its most unpleasant.
EVERYTHING here is cash, in advance, or "gtfo". Whether that's the university admissions office, or the emergency entrance to a hospital, it is the same.

 

Is that capitalism or corruption?

 

Hmm, is it "corruption" to require payment in advance for services?

 

Maybe it depends on whose pocket the payment goes into. And maybe it depends on whether that payment is the same for everyone. It doesn't take much intelligence to know the difference between the payment of a standard fee and the payment of a bribe.

 

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J.

 

Start fight against corruption from daily life events|Op-Ed Contributors|chinadaily.com.cn

According to the above article, corruption and bribery occur at all levels in China, from parking fees and hospitals, up to high-ranking government officials. (At least one of these latter has received a LIFE term for accepting bribes.)

The low-end bribe-takers are called "flies" whereas the upper-end ones are known as "tigers."

If this is the way it actually is -- then it's not a pretty picture. :sad:

J.

 

I generally think of this as being an opportunity for students but I also imagine it to be an opportunity for those who wish to teach on the college level.

 

Here's a story about China's efforts to enter the larger global online education movement.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/22/world/asia/mao-zedong-chinese-history-course-edx.html?_r=0

 

I guess it's corruption:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/05/world/asia/china-renmin-university-admission-bribery.html?ref=education