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The Pulse: Phil Hill on Learning Platforms
The new episode of the Pulse podcast features a keynote address by Phil Hill, publisher of the PhilOnEdTech Blog, at the USciences eLearning 3.0 Conference in May.
Opinion
Leading Without an OPM in the Age of ‘Bigger Is Better’
Building and managing their own online programs helps institutions transform themselves and prepare for the future, Vin Del Casino and Evie Cummings argue.
What's the Price of an Online Education?
How much students should pay for online programs varies widely from institution to institution.
Competition for Employer Tuition Benefits
ASU's InStride is latest entrant to the $20 billion tuition benefits market, a potential growth area as employers mull alternatives to the traditional college degree and whether to pay for customized online credentials for their workers.
MOOC Platforms' New Model Draws Big Bet From Investors
Australian company's investment of roughly $165 million in Coursera and FutureLearn suggests open course providers have found a viable business model. Not everyone is sold.
The Next Stage for NC-SARA
A national group dedicated to coordinating state approval of online programs selects a new leader and plans to focus more on program quality.
Plug-and-Play Online Courses: Innovation or Dystopia?
Template structures for online courses are becoming more common across higher ed. While they can create efficiency, some instructors worry they're stamping out individual agency.
Looking Back on This Year's Classroom Experiments
Last fall, professors told us about their plans to experiment this year with technology-enabled teaching. Now they reflect on the successes and shortcomings.