In terms of offering entire degree online, I'm not sure existing universities have a substantial advantage that makes it important they do it as opposed to some

In terms of offering entire degree online, I'm not sure existing universities have a substantial advantage that makes it important they do it as opposed to some new startup. OTOH, using online/digital resources in innovative ways to do what they do better is something which universities are uniquely positioned to explore. These "zero to entry level developer in x months" startups seem to be getting results. Imagine an alternative semester, summer term, using MOOC technology, etc. They have the students. They have the teachers. There is a lot of tech out there waiting for good opportunities to apply itself to. All that's needed is some initiative and some stones.