在线课程掀起我国的新一波教育热潮
Chinese parents are fueling an education boom in the country. Millions of children are pouring into online classes for English, math and the sciences to gain the skills they need in a knowledge economy era. Chinese parents have always prioritized academic achievement; now they have the means to invest in extra-curricular education, propelling a domestic market that UBS says will double to $165 billion within five years. In China, a combination of factors has given online schools a boost: Finding good teachers can be a challenge, especially in subjects like English and in places beyond the biggest cities, while internet access and mobile services have spread widely. Offline schools are slightly more expensive, but what Gong Aihua really likes about online classes is all the data. "You can see what your kid has learned, what needs to be improved and you can understand his progress," says the 35-year-old mother from Shenzhen. |