Faculty aren’t using OER—here’s why
Building confidence in struggling adult learners through structured supports
Confidence may not appear on a syllabus, but it’s one of the most important outcomes we can cultivate in adult learners
How to navigate the real driver behind the STEM gap
My own “eureka” moment about the challenges I face as both a woman and a minority in the STEM fields did not come until I began to read…
5 policy gaps hindering higher education’s success
Is it really a skills gap that’s preventing college graduates from getting jobs, or is it a policy gap in how higher-ed institutions are being governed and funded?…
Adaptive technologists develop online STEM course of the future
Using "the science of memory," and recent advances in personalized learning, an adaptive courseware provider is developing a STEM course aimed at engaging and retaining at-risk students. A…
A cheaper alternative thanks to competency-based education?
Western Governors University (WGU) may hold a unique approach suited for future developments of higher-ed institution competency-based programs: A sustainable, flat tuition rate, and the ability to find…
Op-ed: Are education boot camps the new Gold Rush?
Highly motivated individuals are flocking to California, seeking a way to make money in a short amount of time using nothing more than their smarts and a drive…
A new pathway for job-seeking IT students
According to a report by McKinsey, freelance portals will create more than 150 million jobs globally by 2025. And a new education startup called CodersTrust is aiming to…
“Independent MOOC” reaches global audience with connected course
Independent collaboration may sound like an oxymoron, but for George Washington University (GW) this method of MOOC hosting has reached a significant global audience and strengthened relationships with…
How administrators can enhance online learning programs
