Helping students choose appropriate online courses

Five higher education organizations together develop guidance for students considering online classes.

By James Paterson • July 2, 2018

Google IT support course offered at 25 community colleges

Google says 14 companies that can't fill IT support positions will consider hiring students who complete the program.

By James Paterson • June 27, 2018

High school grads want job skills next, survey shows

The College Savings Foundation report suggests high schoolers are increasingly considering two-year schools, despite trend reports.

By James Paterson • June 26, 2018

Giant MOOCs succeeding in enrollment, ROI

The top 10 massive open online courses show a range of topics succeed — from artificial intelligence to the pursuit of happiness.

By James Paterson • June 26, 2018

Study: Online learning growth will level off by end of decade

The study predicts that the market will peak at 4 million students in 2020.

By James Paterson • June 25, 2018

Online courses increase enrollment but not graduation rates

Richard Garrett of Eduventures used data from a number of sources to come to those conclusions.

By James Paterson • June 22, 2018

Despite overall setbacks, one MOOC on AI gains ground

A massive open online course series about artificial intelligence produced by a private firm boasts 250,000 registrants. 

By James Paterson • June 15, 2018

Corporations partnering with UF Online in possible shift in recruitment

Discover and Walmart offer employees tuition, and a university spends less on marketing to attract online students, one higher education analyst writes.

By James Paterson • June 14, 2018

Report: Colleges to survive through hybrid experience

A Georgia Institute of Technology commission sees different types of students attending for varying stints in a variety of ways in future decades.

By James Paterson • June 12, 2018

Scaling programs that support unique needs of online students

Priorities should include, among other things, expanding services and connecting learners to the campus and business community, according to officials of one online program giant.

By James Paterson • June 12, 2018

Colleges should consider integrating boot camps, not view them as threats

A Duke University tech leader says boot camps can enhance the image of an institution and the way it prepares students.

By James Paterson • June 8, 2018

The importance of online learning for Hispanic students

California State University Channel Islands provides examples of how online learning can boost outcomes for diverse groups, write two educators. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 1, 2018

The quick rise and equally sudden fall of a college alternative

MissionU ends one-year-old credentialing program, purchased by workspace sharing startup.

By Jarrett Carter • May 24, 2018

Another alternative revenue model for higher ed?

Universities are working with a for-profit coding bootcamp provider to bring credentialing opportunities and new revenues to their campuses. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 21, 2018

Columbia College is latest to cut costs for adult learners

The private liberal arts college joins a growing list of institutions looking to bolster enrollment and opportunity for the new traditional student.

By Jarrett Carter • May 11, 2018

Have nonprofits adopted negative for-profit habits?

An increasing number of nonprofit institutions with expansive online degree programs face scrutiny for their enrollment practices and graduation rates. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 10, 2018

Online consortium to close due to declining revenues

Officials hope that the 20-year-old Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium can re-emerge in a different form.

By Jarrett Carter • May 7, 2018

Half of Indiana U students are enrolled in e-book program

The university wrote a book — literally — for the industry on how to integrate digital learning materials across a variety of degree offerings. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 3, 2018

Liberal arts colleges debate the value of online learning

Smaller institutions hold tight to academic learning traditions, but how can leaders navigate culture and necessity in the higher education marketplace?

By Jarrett Carter • May 2, 2018

Study: Online learning improves retention, graduation rates

A study reveals that institutions have better results keeping students on the path to completion when learners enroll in some digital learning classes.

By Jarrett Carter • April 23, 2018

Using a retail approach to engage online students

Pop-up study groups and meet-ups in off-campus locations could be a new signature of the distance learning experience.

By Jarrett Carter • April 20, 2018

'Lots of models for undergrad' are necessary to meet demands of today's learners

Speakers on an ASU+GSV Summit panel agreed that most students, regardless of their age, need some support in order to be successful.

By Linda Jacobson • April 19, 2018

Reducing 'distance' is key to online learner success

Engagement begins with an institution's ability to provide support and ability to make online learners feel part of the institutional culture. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 13, 2018

How Indian River State College uses analytics to close the online-residential achievement gap

The institution's data collection approach focuses on support, rather than punitive measures. 

By Shalina Chatlani • April 12, 2018

Using humor to boost the online learning experience

A faculty member from an online university shares how using humor in digital teaching can make the difference in student engagement and completion prospects.

By Jarrett Carter • April 10, 2018