Autonomous university
Encyclopedia
The term "autonomous university'" typically refers to a university
which exercises independent control over its day to day operations and curriculum.
Alternatively, the term, along with the term "autonomous open university'", can characterize an entity that provides higher education
on the Internet
autonomously and without human presence or involvement. This differs distinctly from a "virtual
" or "open
" university which is a brand extension
of a physical university on the Internet.
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
which exercises independent control over its day to day operations and curriculum.
Alternatively, the term, along with the term "autonomous open university'", can characterize an entity that provides higher education
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
on the Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
autonomously and without human presence or involvement. This differs distinctly from a "virtual
Virtual university
A virtual university provides higher education programs through electronic media, typically the Internet. Some are bricks-and-mortar institutions that provide online learning as part of their extended university courses while others solely offer online courses. They are regarded as a form of...
" or "open
Open University
The Open University is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom...
" university which is a brand extension
Brand extension
Brand extension or brand stretching is a marketing strategy in which a firm marketing a product with a well-developed image uses the same brand name in a different product category. The new product is called a spin-off. Organizations use this strategy to increase and leverage brand equity...
of a physical university on the Internet.
See also
- Virtual universityVirtual universityA virtual university provides higher education programs through electronic media, typically the Internet. Some are bricks-and-mortar institutions that provide online learning as part of their extended university courses while others solely offer online courses. They are regarded as a form of...
- Private universityPrivate universityPrivate universities are universities not operated by governments, although many receive public subsidies, especially in the form of tax breaks and public student loans and grants. Depending on their location, private universities may be subject to government regulation. Private universities are...
- Open UniversityOpen UniversityThe Open University is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom...