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The BLS’s Occupational Outlook Handbook contains a list of the 20 jobs with the highest projected growth in openings between 2018 and 2028, including ten fields which can be prepared for online. What follows is a discussion of each career’s expected growth, salary ranges, and examples of accredited online programs to train for these dynamic fields.

These great apps can help even the most resourceful online student stay organized, write papers, prepare presentations, and network.

As the “next iteration of the internet,” the Metaverse remains a hot topic across industries. While some educators remain skeptical of the security risks and ramifications of teaching in the Metaverse, other educators are excited to trailblaze and work out the knots of providing learning opportunities in the platform.

Non-degree credentials can be an option for many who don’t have the resources or inclination to complete a college degree. They can take on many forms, including certificates, certifications, badges, professional licensing, or even an apprenticeship.

In addition to working to expand edtech learning opportunities in Asia and Africa, developing Latin American countries, such as the Dominican Republic, are also working closely with multilateral organizations to improve learning opportunities through emerging edtech tools such as adaptive technology—tools that deliver customized learning experiences to and address the unique needs of individual students through various learning options as compared to traditional one-size-fits-all learning experiences.

Adaptive learning is the use of software platforms to allow college and university students to not only learn from the comfort of their own homes, but to learn in a way that makes sense for them. Adaptive learning is not simply the technology that allows for students to watch lectures after work or to post online messages to their classmates, it is technology that learns about students as they learn and then presents the best version of a course for that individual, thereby adapting the process to his or her needs.

According to a recent McKinsey survey, teachers are working an average of 50 hours a week, and further research estimates that 20 to 40 percent of those hours are spent on activities that could be automated using existing technology.

One of 2023’s hottest stories in online education has continued to develop: the University of Arkansas System’s Board of Trustees struck down a controversial resolution favoring a takeover of the for-profit University of Phoenix. After a contentious three-hour debate days before a preliminary session, on April 24, the board narrowly rejected an endorsement of the acquisition’s agreement by a five-to-four margin.

Delivering courses online has already lowered costs, reduced inequality, and improved graduation rates in education. The AI revolution could, in turn, make online education smarter, faster, and cheaper still.

It’s no secret that tech expertise is in high demand and offers some of the best paying jobs. Of the many job markets cropping up, cloud computing is proving to be one of the best paying segments in the tech industry.

In the prolonged novel coronavirus pandemic period, many in-person classes are still taking place online. This includes language courses, where learning often relies on strong class engagement to support students’ comprehension of foreign material.

We talked to educators teaching online classes in the fallout of the pandemic to find out about the learning curve for brick-and-mortar institutions shifting to the remote learning model, as well as challenges students and families face in pursuing education from home.

The 20s have started with a bang to be sure, with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic forcing businesses and individuals to reconsider their practices and work habits. This was no less true for the online learning sector as it fielded an influx of students and educators aiming to stay connected for the duration of the pandemic.

Online classes are a great way for students to access learning opportunities around the globe. They have become an especially useful mode for learning as education providers turn to the industry to connect and communicate with students in the wake of school closures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

One of the challenges with online education today is this kind of check-the-box mentality, where students may have the tendency to view their online education as a means to an end rather than a total learning experience. It’s hard to restrict education to the romance of the classroom. While I would count myself as one of the more hesitant traditionalists, I recognize the absolute need for flexible education today.

Medical science liaisons (MSL) play an increasingly important role in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. But the Covid-19 pandemic is changing the way MSLs engage with physicians, as well as how they break into the profession. The predominant trend for both is increasing virtualization, with a heavy reliance on online resources.

While the initial jump into online learning following the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic outbreak in early 2020 was rushed, educators at many traditionally brick-and-mortar learning institutions responded by rapidly adapting lesson plans to swiftly move lessons online. And although distance learning pushed teachers and students to tap into different skill sets to succeed, the move was largely embraced by the public and popularized by big tech companies as new educational opportunities.

It’s part of the American Dream for new generations to achieve a higher standard of living than their parents. In practical economic terms, however, the increasingly educated labor force has presented some major issues, both from a business perspective and from an individual standpoint.

Vocational and technical training has long incorporated new developments to increase efficiency. Middle skills attained for new collar jobs will be at the forefront of discussion in 2020 and beyond. The North Carolina Community College System is a prime example of how community college initiatives bridge the middle skills gap.

Middle skills jobs fall within industries that are considered the foundation of the American economy—yet roles in these fields are increasingly going unfilled. One significant factor is the increasing number of students entering bachelor’s degree programs as opposed to alternative options, like associate’s programs or apprenticeships.

The Workforce Development Board for Central Ohio (WDBCO) operates job centers across the state that offer training, networking resources, and reskilling opportunities. Working through the Ohio Means Jobs Center of Columbus Franklin County (OMJCFC) and other agencies, WDBCO creates ever-evolving workforce solutions for job-seekers.

Calbright is not designed to replicate a classroom, but to incorporate the technologies available now with the ability to be adapted as it improves. What else can we learn from the college’s innovative online education model?

OpenAI’s new artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has received intense press coverage since its launch in November 2022. And with the release of its newest version known as GPT-4 only five months later, its developers are claiming some spectacular educational accomplishments. These jaw-dropping but so far unverified claims include 90th percentile scores on standardized tests like

We talked to professors teaching online classes in the fallout of the pandemic to find out about what learning game design online means for students’ classroom, internship, and career opportunities, as well as how they can get the most from their experiences.

Most people are aware of the gender gap in computer science and technology fields, with women just representing about one-fourth of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce. Many are also under the impression that the proportion of women in STEM is growing, slowly but surely. However, data shows this rise hasn’t been enough to make a difference in the actual gender gap in these professions.