Quick Hits 4.23.13
An online degree from a state school. The University of Florida plans to launch a series of bachelor degree programs that will be available completely virtual. Florida will be the first state to...
View ArticleConsidering the Generational Divide in Online Learning
A paper released recently by the Community College Research Center reminds the champions of MOOCs and other online initiatives of one very important detail: Not all students prefer an online education;...
View ArticleExpanding Access to Educational Opportunity: Evidence from “Online Learning...
While many still question the benefits of online learning, there is one fact that is undeniable: online learning increases access which expands educational opportunity. By accommodating more...
View ArticleCould MOOCs Vet College-Ready Students?
Before you roll your eyes at another MOOC story, consider this: An Ohio community college has developed a math MOOC not for its students, but for its local high school students. Why? To get more...
View ArticleState U Online
Online learning has become a permanent fixture of our system of higher education. Yet, public colleges and universities, which educate the vast majority of college students, have been visibly slow to...
View ArticleQuick Hits 4.23.13
An online degree from a state school. The University of Florida plans to launch a series of bachelor degree programs that will be available completely virtual. Florida will be the first state to...
View ArticleConsidering the Generational Divide in Online Learning
A paper released recently by the Community College Research Center reminds the champions of MOOCs and other online initiatives of one very important detail: Not all students prefer an online education;...
View ArticleThe Battle to Come Over the Future of Online Higher Education
Much of the talk about online education over the past year has been dominated by Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). In just a little more than a year, MOOC providers like Coursera have attracted more...
View ArticleQuick Hits (10.8.13)
Is college still worth it? Yes and no. According to a new study, college graduates still earn more money than those who do not have a degree, but the value is declining in comparison to those who only...
View ArticleQuick Hits (11.7.13)
Wingardium Leviosa. The Board of Education inspected Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the results were less than impressive. The school was given an unsatisfactory score of 4 due to poor...
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