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‘Staying Online’

Author discusses his advice for colleges in navigating the evolving landscape of digital learning and his change of heart on MOOCs.

Hilbert College’s Big Bet on Online Education

The college built an online program with grand ambitions and 11 degree offerings without relying on an online program manager.
Opinion

The Hidden Costs of Open Educational Resources

While certainly not opposed to saving students money, Stuart Barbier questions the assumption that free or low-cost textbooks are a better choice for students simply for that reason.

Half of All College Students Take Online Courses

New federal data show a significantly higher proportion of college learners took at least one course online than previously thought.
Opinion

Who Are the Students Struggling With Online Learning?

A new survey sheds light on the current digital divide in higher education -- and what faculty can do about it in their classrooms, writes Nicole Barbaro.
Opinion

Decoding Data Security

Student Kyra O’Connor offers perspective on privacy policies, data collection and the university’s role in cybersecurity.
Opinion

Privacy Opt-Out May Lead to Inequities

Rushing to provide opt-out mechanisms may be hurting rather than protecting students, writes Christopher Brooks, who teaches in a school of information.

Colleges Seek Virtual Mental Health Services

New digital and telehealth options make it easier for students living off campus -- even in a different state -- to access their institution’s mental health resources.