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University and college administrators frequently choose to develop and implement online programs with the help of for-profit companies known as online program management (OPM) providers that specialize in the development and implementation of online programs. This paper reports on the partnership of a private university in the Western United States and OPM provider in the […]
Many campus leaders feel underprepared for the innovation era — but there’s room for them to grow into it. Inside Higher Ed
Debate over the actual cost and value of online education continues to polarize participants. Meanwhile, state legislatures are looking for ways to cut costs for students. Inside Higher Ed
In documenting the key developments, we are not suggesting these are the only developments occurring or the order in which these are presented represents any kind of ranking or prioritization or each one applies in all contexts. Rather, these are developments which we see as having the potential to impact the strategic plans and actions […]
When asked what tools and technologies they would most like to adopt for their online programs, online education leaders cited adaptive learning and learning analytics as their most wanted tech, according to a recent survey. Campus Technology
It used to be that, if a university wanted to create online versions of their in-person courses, programs, and degrees, they would have to build it themselves. For most institutions, this barrier of entry was insurmountable. Taking into account the internal politics and power dynamics of administrators, allocating funding, and simply having the tech know-how […]
ARLINGTON, Va. — Purdue University was worried about being left in the dust by its peers when it came to online education. Don Graham, who headed Kaplan University’s parent company, made the initial phone call to Purdue president Mitch Daniels that led to the deal between the two entities. And as negotiations between Purdue and […]
Peter Horrocks’ comments about development of learning materials branded ‘an attack on OU staff and the institution itself’ Times Higher Education
As online education becomes a more popular and permanent option for obtaining an education after high school, it also raises questions as to the academic rigor of such classes and the academic integrity of the students taking the classes. The purpose of the current study is to explore the integrity issue and to investigate student […]
In light of the significant investments that some colleges and universities are making in their analytics infrastructures, how can an institution architect itself to tackle substantial, strategically important teaching and learning challenges? How can an institution innovate learning analytics for sustainable impact? EDUCAUSE Review
