Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. A new survey from Gallup suggests that a predominant number of college and university faculty members, about 55%, are not confident in the outcomes of distance education when measured against traditional learning models. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The latest law school to say it will venture a hybrid JD programme is Syracuse University College of Law. From 2018, pending approval from the American Bar Association, students will take classes online then come to campus for weeklong residential sessions. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Students will be able to take science lab classes virtually. University of Arizona is giving students the chance to take science lab classes without ever setting foot in a lab. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. For some, thriving in an online learning community may include joining a club; for others, it may be joining a social media group or meeting up in person for a class or with other students nearby. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Edtech, from artificial intelligence to cloud computing and augmented reality, is sweeping through the higher education sector. And as online learning providers continue to challenge the oldest and best-known institutions, the world’s top business schools are racing to adopt cutting-edge learning technologies. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Coursera is shifting away from a pay-by-the-course model towards a monthly subscription plan to encourage “binge learning,” Financial Times reports. An initial pilot of the program found a 250% increase in course completion. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Students are increasingly questioning the value of a traditional business school degree. Meanwhile, online learning is booming as costs come down and the technology improves. More...