Fudan University is slated to begin their first online class this moth. With prestigious Western universities already way ahead, Fudan felt the pressure to go with the times. They have already started the digital upgrade with about 500 video lectures ready to go global. One of the main issues with going digital, however, is actually being able to get where you need to go. Apparently, some links are dead ends or way past due for an upgrade. If Fudan wants this program to gain popularity, they need to make sure it actually works first...
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I'm actually rather surprised that Fudan University is just now hosting online courses. Online colleges in the United States have been growing in popularity for years now, and with China's reputation for being right on the tail of U.S., I am honestly a little surprised it took so long for them to adapt this too.
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