The Phenomenon of Virtual University in New Age: Trends and Changes

The concept and trend of virtual universities is changing in modern higher education organizations. Virtual universities will continue to change especially with the emergence of new information and communication technology (ICT). Higher education players expect virtual universities to grow and serve a more diverse set of students. These virtual universities have innovate new ideas such as new organizational structures, new collaboration models, new delivery modes, new policies, new assessment models, new funding models, and new skills on the part of the students, faculty members and administrators. In this article, the researcher attempts to show the trends and changes of virtual universities in higher education, and explain some major factors that influence the virtual universities in the new age.