For example, Bob Wise, a former governor of West Virginia who is now president of the Alliance for Excellent Education, said at a national leadership summit in February 2012 that
online learning is an «imperative for meeting those challenges such as providing sufficient
opportunities for students to gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the
global economy; dealing with budget deficits that are forcing program cuts; and ensuring students» access to high - quality teachers, curricula, and
learning experiences.