Teaching & Learning

In addition to serving students in different locations, online courses are also conducive to teachers who want to work remotely. But doing it effectively can be challenging -- if it's even allowed.

Models for "unbundling" the faculty role differ by institution -- but administrators of competency-based programs particularly believe their approach suits instructors and helps students grow.

The Federal Communications Commission controls licenses that could be used to bring wireless broadband internet to rural areas. But policy makers and educators are at odds over how to proceed.

Bachelor's students at Holy Cross can enroll simultaneously in a data science master's program at Notre Dame. Administrators see such collaborations as integral to the future of traditional colleges.

Buoyed by growing enrollment, Champlain College slashed prices for its online undergraduate programs. Administrators are pleased with the results -- which could point to a viable pricing model.

Meeting instructors where they are can be challenging -- but figuring out how they learn best can be crucial, according to leaders of professional development initiatives.

Online courses aimed at adults sometimes lose the personal touch. Academics at two institutions discuss how to use short, informal videos to bring the courses alive.