Big changes coming for K-12 Education, however the article makes some assumptions that younger students have the discipline to learn at their own pace.  I have not seen this to necessarily be the case in Higher Ed. 

There also seems to be a push to use online learning as a default remediation tool for those falling behind in a traditional classroom.  Again, I do not believe this is always the right fit, as people fall behind for many different reasons and distancing them from a set structure may not be the answer.  Is there a way to build in an evaluation layer that will match failing students with the most correct remediation tool for the individual?

infoneer-pulse:

The adoption of online learning is much more than just a cost-saving move for school districts. It has the potential to transform schooling more broadly by allowing students access to a wide range of high-quality offerings and teachers, regardless of where they live. Some students whose classroom courses have been replaced with online versions will be thrilled to find out that they now have access to not just one provider’s online courses but a whole marketplace of high-quality options, in a naturally technology-rich environment quite compatible for them.

» via Forbes