By . With armed conflicts around the world rising and the global number of refugees at an all-time high, academics often find themselves in the midst of conflicts, trying to provide insights. Those situations bring about many professional challenges. More...
Don’t make this unfortunate online program mistake in 2017
By Seth Odell. In response to widespread stagnation in postsecondary enrollments, many institutions look to scale their programs and attract students beyond their own backyards. More...
3 greatest edtech challenges specific to state universities
By Thomas Goldrick . Most Higher Ed IT departments face similar challenges with budget restraints, hiring and retaining talented staff, and balancing the maintenance of existing systems with the need to implement emerging technologies. More...
MIT Professional Education debuts 3 new summer courses
By Contributor. MIT Professional Education announced today the expansion of its 2017 Short Programs. Business professionals around the globe can now register for three new courses debuting next summer. More...
In the marketplace: Gaming gains ground, new interactive digital resources, and more
By Laura Ascione Devaney. Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology’s near-constant change. More...
How is eTextbook use shaping up across the globe?
4 ways your institution can combat ransomware
By Laura Ascione Devaney. Education has a much higher rate of ransomware attacks than other industries, according to a recent report that analyzes how different sectors are managing the security challenges these attacks pose. More...
In the marketplace: 5 questions to ask about your online university
By Laura Ascione Devaney. Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology’s near-constant change. More...
3 reasons science faculty need leadership training
By Laura Ascione Devaney. Do engineers and researchers need to know basic business leadership principles? Some universities are saying yes, noting that basic business leadership concepts can help academic researchers and scientists cultivate career experience. More...
14 hot higher ed trends for 2017
By Meris Stansbury. With every new year comes new ideas. To get a glimpse into what the next 12 months will hold for everything from micro-credentialing to energy savings, and the rise of nontraditional students to focusing more on outcomes, 14 higher ed luminaries looked back on 2016 higher ed trends to help predict what’s in store for 2017. More...