The new IPEDS data for Fall 2016 are out, and first look shows continued growth in distance education in US colleges and universities.
Research
"Research" examines academic studies of technology-enabled education initiatives, including the quality of the research and of its coverage in the press.
Good Enough vs. Better Enough: The Macmillan Example
Macmillan’s new white paper on their approach to efficacy is an illuminating counterpoint to Cengage’s Unlimited strategy in the battle that’s unfolding in the curricular materials industry.
A Note on Data Used for LMS Market Analysis
Our data from LISTedTECH used for LMS Market Analysis is based on 8,000+ schools internationally. Here are some more details on data collection.
WGU Is Not Off the Hook
There have been justifiable complaints that the OIG’s rejection of WGU’s courses was arbitrary. That may be true, but the fact that the judgment was arbitrary doesn’t automatically mean that it was incorrect.
Research in Translation: Cultural Limits of Self-Regulated Learning
New research shows that the effectiveness of what may seem like common-sense techniques for learning how to learn are not effective in many cultures.
“Alternative Pathways:” How to Rethink Vocational Education
A new report by Tyton Partners provides an alternative lens through which to examine California Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to develop an online community college and an interesting model framework for analyzing macro educational policy issues in general.
Fear Itself
A guest post by Carnegie Mellon researchers gives us more perspective and follow-up information on a study about faculty reluctance to adopt “innovative” teaching practices.