Online tutorial is now going mainstream. I saw math, science teachers to garner some extra cash try their luck online, that was more an individual effort, but now gauging the opportunity, where distant online tutors will coach students from US, mathematics, science and other topics, professional tutorial firms are entering into the market.
Every year, approximately $132 million is spent in US for tutoring. So the market is big and if the trend catches on, don’t be surprise to see bigger players also venturing into it. 
Since, online tutoring is cheaper than a tutor in flesh and blood in US it seems that students from low income group will accept this trend before say, Sec A+++ category. A majority of students are also school drop out or low performing. There are firms which are guaranteeing a 20% improvement in the grade if you take up their course.
The mechanism is simple. Through online network a student in Chicago will be connected to a teacher in Chennai.
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Tutoring can be expensive, but there are several companies offering unlimited tutoring for under $100 per month and I was wondering if you have any experience with them. I’ve come across a number of online tutoring websites (e.g. tutor.com, homeworkhelp.com, tutoreasy.com, www.schooltrainer.com, etc.). Has anyone prepared a comparison of the various companies (pricing, quality, etc.)?
Posted by: Anonymous | July 11, 2007 12:47 PM | Permalink to Comment