Crashing into online learning: a report from five continents – and some conclusions
I am beginning to come across reports of how different countries around the world are moving to online learning as a result of Covid-19,...
First data on the shift to emergency online learning
Lederman, D. (2020) How Teaching Changed in the (Forced) Shift to Remote Inside Higher Education, April 22
Who did the study?
This is a report of...
Discussing the future of higher education in the holiday season
Mrig, A. and Sanaghan, P. (2019) The Future of Education: Will Higher Education Seize the Future or Fall Victim to IT? Academic Impressions
I've been...
Some reflections on the results of the 2018 national survey of online learning
The public report of the 2018 national survey of online and distance learning in Canadian universities and colleges is now available in English and...
Book review: Open and Distance Education in Australia, Europe and the Americas
Qayyum, A. and Zawacki-Richter, O. (eds.) Open and Distance Education in Australia, Europe and the Americas: National Perspectives in a Digital Age Singapore: Springer, US$24+
Why...
Why is innovation in teaching in higher education so difficult? 1. The accreditation agencies?
Horn, M. and Dunagan, A. (2018) Innovation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education San Francisco CA: The Christensen Institute
Revisiting an old question
A couple of...
Dispelling some myths about distance education in the USA
Taylor-Straut, T. (2018) Distance Education Enrollment Growth - Major Differences Persist Among Sectors Boulder CO: WCET, 1 March
This is another valuable analysis by the...
Is distance education stealing on-campus students?
Poulin, R. (2018) Distance Ed Growth - Access is a Big Motivator, but it's Complicated, WCET Frontiers, February 1
This post is essential reading for...
Distance education on a roll in the USA
Seaman, J.E., Allen, I.E., and Seaman, J. (2018) Grade Increase: Tracking Distance Education in the United States Wellesley MA: The Babson Survey Research Group
Boy, does...
Corruption in higher education: a wake-up call
Daniel, J. (2016) Combatting Corruption and Enhancing Integrity: A Contemporary Challenge for the Quality and Integrity of Higher Education: Advisory Statement for Effective International...
About Tony Bates
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.