A new phase of promoting higher education which places importance on digital learning through massive open online courses (MOOCs) and online learning platforms has emerged in India, says the latest UNESCO report. More...
AI equal with human experts in medical diagnosis, study finds
Research suggests AI able to interpret medical images using deep learning algorithm. More...
In the Dark on Digital Learning
The results of a new survey offer presidents, provosts and CFOs a wake-up call about how they’re perceived by their colleagues in IT and digital learning. The reviews are less than glowing, with only about 40 percent of IT officials reporting that college leaders are “well informed” about digital learning and digital transformation. More...
Why Western Governors U thinks microcredentials are the path to degrees
Projections that the pool of traditional students will shrink, wariness of continued tuition increases and limited growth in state support for higher education are prompting institutions to shake things up. More...
DYI Education Gaining Steam
In fact, a new study suggests many people across the world are instead embracing a hodgepodge of do-it-yourself learning options. To collect the data, Pearson conducted an online survey of 11,083 people between the ages of 16 to 70. More...
The quality of online higher education must be assured
Technology has brought great advantages to the online teaching-learning environment. More...
The Incredible Shrinking Higher Ed Industry
Higher education enrollments have been falling for years, a well-documented outcome that can be attributed to some combination of a strong U.S. economy, changes in birth rates and, perhaps, growing doubts about the value of a college degree. More...
AI is here — do we trust it?
More academically speaking, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is a widely recognized one, which outlines considerations that factor into a users’ response to new technology, conscious or unconscious. More...
At Tech’s Leading Edge, Worry About a Concentration of Power
Computer scientists say A.I. research is becoming increasingly expensive, requiring complex calculations done by giant data centers, leaving fewer people with easy access to the computing firepower necessary to develop the technology behind futuristic products like self-driving cars or digital assistants that can see, talk and reason. More...
60 Years of Higher Ed — Really?
“The real driver of the 60-year curriculum is the job market and length of life,” said Huntington D. Lambert, the dean of the division of continuing education and university extension at Harvard University, who is a leader in the movement. More...