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UofL [University of Louisville] expands online learning with five new degrees to meet growing demand

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 23, 2018) – The University of Louisville is making strides in expanding online education options for students. UofL’s College of Arts & Sciences, School of Public Health and Information Sciences and Kent School of Social Work have launched completely online degrees in Biostatistics, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology and Women’s & Gender Studies. […]

Transaction complete for Purdue Global [Officially acquired Kaplan University]

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.— Purdue Global, Indiana’s newest public institution of higher education, has officially acquired Kaplan University after Thursday’s (March 22) closing of the transaction with Kaplan Higher Education. As part of the acquisition, which entailed receiving Kaplan University’s institutional assets and operations for $1, Purdue University Global has entered into a long-term operations support […]

Big Ten universities team up for first-of-its-kind cybersecurity collaboration

OmniSOC, a cyber-intelligence service, will protect five universities in the Big Ten by acting as a “neighborhood watch” for the internet. edscoop  

Artificial intelligence: Enhancing learning or threatening the academy?

We need to view artificial intelligence as a way to make individuals and groups more effective; here’s how eCampus News

Online, Cheap — and Elite

Analysis of Georgia Tech’s MOOC-inspired online master’s in computer science suggests that institutions can successfully deliver high-quality, low-cost degrees to students at scale. But will other colleges follow? Inside Higher Ed

The Intrusion of Social Media in Learning

Social media has evolved into a tool for creating and promoting the “self,” creating a tension between encouraging individual expression and overemphasizing the self in a collaborative setting. Campus Technology 

Confusion Over Distance Education Rules

Colleges seek guidance about looming federal requirement for online colleges to tell students whether academic programs meet licensing requirements in their home states. Inside Higher Ed

Download Report: Stronger Nation Report 2018

Stronger Nation Report 2018  Post-high school attainment update shows progress, but many are still left behind Stronger Nation, the signature report from Lumina Foundation used by policymakers and media organizations across the country, has some good news and not-so-good news this week: The country is making steady progress in education and training after high school, […]

A Review of Accessibility in Online Higher Education

The proliferation of the Internet, computers, and mobile devices means that students of all ages, socio-economic statuses, geographical locations, and abilities have access to higher education institutions that were previously unavailable. As the population of the United States ages and the number of students with diagnosed disabilities grows, colleges and universities will be challenged to […]

Investigating Instructional Design Management and Leadership Competencies – a Delphi Study

Research in instructional design and educational technology journals typically focuses on the theories, technologies, and processes related to practice of instructional design. There is little research emphasis, however, on leadership and management of instructional design in higher education. Investigating the competencies associated with effective leadership and management of instructional design is critical as it would […]