You would think that only hi-tech jobs are being outsourced to thirdworld countries in order to cut on cost. But with the advent of faster & cheaper internet connections, plus skyrocketing labor costs in the West, anything that can be outsourced will be outsourced.
From an article from CNET, we can see how tutoring too, can take advantage of this advancement in technology. Mentioned clearly in the article is the company SmartThinking, which is said to be using online tutors from the Philippines.
Chalk that up as another item in the emerging BPO Market. Because of the dropping price of high speed internet connectivity as well as computer hardware, business models have started to change in order to take advantage of these advances.
Online tutoring is but one of the many business models that can be outsourced. Back office accounting, Human Resources and Payroll Processing to name a few. Despite the entry of these new online based business models, the traditional outsourced jobs such as call centers (inbound tech support and outbound market research and product marketing), Web Development, Application Development, Search Engine Optimization and Tech Support are still there and doing well.
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