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meritalk.com | August 1, 2016 - Online learning provides multiple benefits for both college students and higher ed institutions. It provides convenience and flexibility for working students and does not require costly facility space for universities. A quick scan of a major college’s course catalog from 10 years ago and today... Read More>

Business Because | July 31, 2016 The robots are coming for education — tech will help instructors enhance the learning experience Artificial intelligence (or AI) has permeated most facets of our lives. Algorithms suggest our social media mates. Software trades our stocks. Soon, computers may even whizz us about town, autonomously. But could the... Read More>

Univ. Of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Baker College have earned the highest level of endorsement from the expanded OLC Quality Scorecard, which measures excellence in the administration of online or blended learning programs within higher education institutions.    NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (June 8, 2016) — The Online Learning Consortium (OLC), the leading professional organization... Read More>

EdTech Magazine | June 6, 2016 - As a growing number of students enroll in nontraditional college classes, the value of online education becomes more clear. As cost-effective alternatives to traditional college classes, online learning programs continue to gain steam in higher ed. According to statistics gathered for an Online Learning Consortium infographic,... Read More>

Education Dive | June 6, 2016 -  Dive Brief: There are now 5.8 million students enrolled in online courses, and fully 90% of students say such courses provide the same or better experience compared to traditional, face-to-face instruction. In the 2016 Higher Education Online Learning Landscape, the Online Learning Consortium highlights the nontraditional nature of... Read More>

U.S. News | May 19, 2016 - During a U.S. News Twitter chat, experts discussed what factors to consider to select a best-fit option. Online learning has become a popular option for adults looking to balance work and other responsibilitieswith an education. When it comes to selecting the right online bachelor's program,... Read More>

Education Dive | May 10, 2016 - NEWBURYPORT, Mass. - The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is accepting submissions for the 2016 OLC Digital Learning Innovation Award (#DLIAward). This is the first edition of these awards, which recognize exemplary higher education faculty-led teams and institutions for advancing undergraduate student success through the adoption of... Read More>

cNBC | May 18, 2016 - With the cost of attending a four-year public university crossing $34,000 a year for out-of-state students, more people are turning to online education as a cheaper and more flexible alternative to brick-and-mortar schools. In fact, the number of students enrolling in online private not-for-profit institutions jumped... Read More>

Education Week | May 16, 2016 - Recently I was invited by the Natick, Mass. public schools to attend an Apple Distinguished Schools Day where Natick shared its blended learning approach with other schools and districts. As an online learning tool, Listen Current fits well into blended learning, but I wanted... Read More>

The Chronicle of Higher Education | May 5, 2016 - I did this crazy thing again of attending two conferences virtually at the same time – I presented at OER16 in Edinburgh in the morning, then was participating in OLCInnovate in New Orleans in the evening. As a virtual participant... Read More>