Japan: Opening of the first online university

Japan's first online university officially opened classes from today (April 2) to provide qualifications for "alumni" who want to equip themselves with new knowledge to dress up. The case works better.

A total of 516 students "entered" this term at Cyber ​​University. Students will have to take four-year courses to receive a formal diploma.

Students "go to class" and submit homework to teachers through a computer with broadband connection. The difference of an online university with traditional universities is that the whole process of learning, communication, examination . is done on computers and through networked computer systems.

Currently there are several universities in the world similar to Cyber ​​University, typically Phoenix University, founded in the early 70s and now has about 200,000 members throughout North America. The students of the school mainly attend online courses and in the evening.

It is known that 71% of Cyber ​​University shares are under the control of Softbank Corp. and Internet media group. The Japanese government has approved the establishment of Cyber ​​University since November 2006.

Since escaping from the economic crisis of the 90s, the working model of Japanese youth since the Second World War has changed. Instead of spending a lifetime (until retirement) to do a single job, now Japanese youth have done many jobs simultaneously. According to Japan's latest occupational statistics, more than a quarter of the country's workers work part-time.