By Gonzalo Freixes - Evolllution. Today, with over one third of U.S. college students enrolled in online courses, it is hardly surprising that a number of highly ranked business schools have begun to incorporate the tools of online instruction into their MBA curricula. More...

By Charles Dull - Evolllution. In the first installment of this series, the discussion focused on how research comparing online and traditional courses typically pursues the wrong question and suggested we first understand why alternative educational modalities exist. In this installment, we start to delve into the reasons why alternative modes exist. The main reason for these alternative modalities is not academic; market forces drive the use of alternative education modalities. More...

By Elizabeth Scott - Evolllution. The customized training marketplace, in the common parlance, is not for the weak of heart. Through it’s an incredibly lucrative space with billions of dollars in annual employer spending, there are numerous competitors from across the higher education spectrum and the private sector all seeking out an edge. More...

By Lisa Springer - Evolllution. The growing importance of the international marketplace to institutional viability has led many colleges and universities to invest more time and resources in their intensive international English-language programs. After all, these programs often act as a welcoming mat for international learners who need to gain language competency before being fully accepted into a degree-granting program. Some universities have simply strengthened their commitment to their in-house language educators, while others have outsourced their intensive English programs to vendors. More...

By Paul Hofmann - Evolllution. Today’s higher education environment is filled with renewed interest in and calls for increased internationalization. At the same time, the competitive international education landscape suggests a significant investment of resources is required to effectively recruit and engage prospective international students. However, many institutions continue to work in resource-constrained environments, which requires a more nuanced approach towards developing a strategic international student recruitment plan. More...

By Bob Gilmour - Evolllution. By 2025, more than 8 million students will want to study outside of their home countries according to the OECD’s Education at a Glance—an increase of nearly 6 million students since 2000. More...

By Sarah Frick - Evolllution. Employers across the labor market—regardless of industry—recognize professional development as critical to the success of employees and organizations. In fact, research by The EvoLLLution and Destiny Solutions found that 70 percent of employers thought employees needed continuous education just to keep pace with the demands of their jobs. More...

By Walter Pearson - Evolllution. This is the conclusion of Walter Pearson’s two-part series discussing prior learning assessment (PLA) and its role in supporting the national post-secondary completion agenda. In the first part, Pearson outlined the different approaches to PLA that exist across the higher education space. More...