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4 Major Disadvantages Universities Face When Launching Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
MOOCs have many advantages, in particular during these times of remote learning. Yet, savvy institutions do not ignore the drawbacks of these courses. Still, the benefits for creating MOOCs offers the university additional revenue streams.
5 Reasons Why Universities Are Increasingly Partnering with Bootcamp Providers
Traditional colleges can learn a lot from the bootcamp model. Higher ed institutions continue to face declining enrollment. Yet, the bootcamp industry grows year over year. What can universities gain from partnering with bootcamp providers? Here are five benefits.
5 Ways Publishers Can Help Districts Keep Virtual Learning a Long Term Strategy
The pandemic created a global demand for K-12 districts to offer safe ways to teach and learn. Savvy K-12 districts turned to expert providers to create strong virtual learning programs. Still, even with a few months under their belts, districts are struggling to keep up the momentum. Here are five tips publishers can do to help districts keep virtual learning as a long term strategy.
Why Top Universities Are Increasingly Launching Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs)
Top universities are launching massive open online courses at a rapid rate. Massive open online courses continue to grow in popularity. MOOCs are no longer just cheap and free, they are changing higher ed catalogs. Why? MOOCs give the following benefits.
Why Government Funding Has Become One of the Biggest Challenges Facing Public Higher Education
The Association of Public and Land Grant University survey tells us COVID changed everything and nothing at all for Higher Ed. Government funding topped the survey as the biggest challenge institutions face. Likewise, below are the reasons why this remains one of the biggest challenges faced by public higher education.
5 Most Common Remote Learning Challenges Universities Are Facing
Institutes of Higher Education deserve credit for their pivot to remote learning. Colleges hurdled over obstacles to offer quality instruction to students. Yet, these efforts are not appreciated by students. Besides that, new challenges take place when a school offers remote learning. Below are the five most common challenges colleges face.
Why Immersive Video-based Learning Is More Important than Ever for Universities During This Pandemic
Immersive video-based learning lets colleges teach in spite of pandemic constraints. This instructional method lets instructors switch from face-to-face instruction to remote learning without missing days. Everyone on campus knows their health is the top priority.
What Are Hybrid Courses and Why Many College Students Prefer Them
Perhaps the perfect metaphor for blended learning is the opposite of an old saying, “You can have your cake and eat it, too.” Blended learning combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning.
The Impact COVID-19 Is Having on Education
Some institutions are launching online programs without a clear grasp on how this step impacts education. Furthermore, publishers should be aware of three main challenges schools are facing.
Why Remote Learning Is Not Online Learning
Publishers know posting F2F materials in the LMS does not make effective online learning. Teachers need time and skill to create strong online learning. Administrators spent the fall distinguishing remote and online learning. Publishers need to be on the lookout for chances to explain.
5 Examples of Personalized Learning K-12 Publishers Should Be Aware Of
By now, publishers know making personalized learning events is more than just digitizing current instructional content. When students drive their learning, they thrive. Likewise, when teachers facilitate student choice by using curated content, schools win. Providers should be aware of the following five examples.
Announcing our new Director of STEM Development, Liz Arcand
A Pass is proud and happy to announce our new Director of STEM Development, Liz Arcand. Liz started working with A Pass in 2015 as a freelance mathematics writer and served in both developmental editor and project manager roles before being hired as an Assistant...