Mark Lieberman
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Pricing online programs involves decisions around competition, budget, value
How much students should pay for online programs varies widely from institution to institution. → Read More
Institutions find success by developing online programs in-house rather than outsourcing
As concerns about outsourcing ring out across online education, several institutions have carved out niches by developing in-house capacity that resembles OPM functions. → Read More
Trial and Error: Refining online courses with constant feedback
Struggling to figure out how best to serve students? One professor tried a radical approach: he asked them. → Read More
Online teachers can work from anywhere, but it's not always easy
In addition to serving students in different locations, online courses are also conducive to teachers who want to work remotely. But doing it effectively can be challenging -- if it's even allowed. → Read More
Professional development varies widely to support instructors teaching online and using OER
Meeting instructors where they are can be challenging -- but figuring out how they learn best can be crucial, according to leaders of professional development initiatives. → Read More
Federal rules on student-teacher interaction, accreditation of innovative programs set for overhaul
Negotiators reached consensus on issues such as "regular and substantive" interaction and state authorization. Experts on online learning say the new rules will provide needed clarifications, but advocates for students worry about potential abuses. → Read More
Processes for developing and revamping online courses emerge as programs mature
Creating a system for developing and revamping online courses can be challenging -- but is increasingly essential -- for institutions with growing programs. → Read More
New approaches to discussion boards aim for dynamic online learning experiences
Instructors and students alike are growing tired of the discussion board formula. Innovative approaches point to the potential for more meaningful online learning experiences. → Read More
States and university systems are planning major online initiatives. How many can take off?
Numerous public university systems and state flagships are planning ambitious online endeavors. How many succeed in a competitive marketplace will depend on pricing, execution and leadership. → Read More
How public university systems in Missouri, Louisiana and more plan to tap online market
Public universities across the country are adjusting to the shifting reality of the online landscape. Despite similar goals, approaches vary widely. → Read More
Colleges want students to think critically about digital tools in the classroom and beyond
College and universities ramp up initiatives to help students think critically and learn more about digital tools -- but faculty members and administrators don't always agree on the approach. → Read More
Blackboard Sells Campus Services Unit
Blackboard, the learning management system company, has signed an agreement to sell its Transact business, which helps institutions with campus identification systems and other technology infrastructure. → Read More
Mobile devices transform classroom experiences and student/instructor relationships to learning
Smartphones and tablets are changing how teachers teach and students learn. It's not always a smooth or simple transition. → Read More
Guide to accessibility practices aims to help institutions develop formal policies
Many colleges lack formal policies for digital accessibility, leaving students with disabilities at a disadvantage. A new set of quality indicators could lay the foundation institutions need. → Read More
Amazon Cancels Plans for New York Headquarters
Amazon will not build a new headquarters in New York City following backlash from local lawmakers over $3 billion in tax incentives for the project, the company announced yesterday. A planned Amazon campus in Virginia will move forward. → Read More
Department of Education revamps proposals for regulation changes in response to criticism
Under new proposals, the department would defer authority over innovation to accreditors less than it previously suggested. → Read More
Shorter online courses offer flexible alternatives for students but pose challenges for instructors
Our coverage of flexible lengths for online courses prompted lots of online discussion. Here's another look at related topics, including challenges for instructors and the value of winter sessions. → Read More
Competency-based education requires instructors to alter teaching approach
In competency-based formats, instructors adjust to interacting regularly with students, directing students toward clear learning outcomes and other departures from their traditional practices. → Read More
Institutions experiment with shorter online courses as audience diversifies
Online education has spurred institutions to experiment with courses shorter than a full semester, weighing pedagogical and financial factors as they decide on the proper length. → Read More
Recapping the year in digital learning
A new online institution, a transforming textbook market, shifting landscapes for MOOCs and alternative credentials, increasing interest in mobile, and more. Experts make sense of a convoluted year. → Read More