The online education industry has grown exponentially over the last decade, fueled in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new study, researchers examined whether online courses provided by online educational platforms should follow a scheduled format, like traditional classes, or be available on demand. The study found that offering courses on demand increased revenue for those platforms but reduced student engagement. The online education industry has grown exponentially over the last decade, fueled in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new study, researchers examined whether online courses provided by online educational platforms should follow a scheduled format, like traditional classes, or be available on demand. The study found that offering courses on demand increased revenue for those platforms but reduced student engagement. Education Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories