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As part of an ongoing commitment to provide students with clear and comprehensive guidance on online education and degree programs, OnlineEducation.com offers a broad range of informational resources on relevant topics in the field of higher education. These articles are meant to complement our rigorous research and reporting on specific online degrees, on trends in online learning, and on careers in fields linked to particular academic programs. The features section includes general interest stories, in-depth reports, and practical guides that delve into a wide array of subject areas, extending beyond online education, and reaching out into the larger world of knowledge and scholarship.
Fascinating Facts About Online Education in 2023
A lot of surprising facts exist about the online education market that most people have never heard because the legacy media have never devoted much attention to those kinds of stories. And that’s especially true of the legacy business press, which frequently appears to downplay some of the major developments in this arena.
Five Schools with Outstanding Accounting Faculty
These professors have proven themselves as role models in the academic and professional worlds of accountancy through their years of experience working, teaching, and contributing to their communities.
Five Schools with Outstanding Finance Faculty
The Harvard University Extension School, Boston University, Johns Hopkins University, Texas A&M University, and the University of Miami all boast exceptional faculty in finance, who are renowned for their accomplishments in academia, research, and business.
Five Universities with Exceptional Data Science Faculty
These 15 data science professors have been recognized for their expertise and significant contributions to the field. They have demonstrated their expertise through years of study, research, service, leadership, and teaching excellence.
Five Universities with Exceptional Healthcare Administration Faculty
Faculty members in healthcare administration bring unique value to the field thanks to their multidisciplinary educational and professional backgrounds. The fifteen professors profiled below have demonstrated their expertise in the field of healthcare administration through years of work experience, teaching, and study.
Follow Developments in Nursing and Healthcare with these Top Nursing Professors on Twitter
Nursing professors educate and a train a wide range of students, including those studying for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees as well as post-graduate certifications. Included in this list are researchers breaking scientific ground related to administering the HPV vaccine, using technology for medical treatment, and developing virtual simulations for use in education. All of these professors use Twitter actively.
Follow the Future of Technology with these Top CTOs on Twitter
Consider following some or all of these these brilliant thought leaders and innovators on Twitter to better understand how they think about and apply technology today, and how they may do so tomorrow. All the CTOs listed tweet regularly.
Follow these Top Cybersecurity Professors on Twitter
By following and engaging with these top cybersecurity professors on Twitter, you can gain insight into how cybersecurity technology and policy are changing as well as the threats faced by governments, businesses and individuals, and how to protect against them.
Four Universities with Outstanding Counseling Faculty
Therapists and counselors are crucial to the health of the population. Research shows that differences in treatment according to various mental health disorders are less critical to the mental wellbeing of the patient than the person who provides the treatment.
Free AI Courses From Amazon: Are They Worth Taking?
With not that many high-quality AI training options yet available for free as of July 2024, are Amazon’s courses worth taking? Do they deliver sufficient value that’s worth the opportunity costs of our readers’ investments in time? Or are these courses mainly recruiting, promotional, and public relations tools designed to boost Amazon’s profits?
Free Tuition Offers Announced by More Top Universities
College became a lot more affordable for a lot more students and their families late in 2024. In November, a group of selective universities announced that they would expand their free tuition programs to include many more lower- and middle-income students.
From Brick-and-Mortar to Online Learning: The University Response to Covid-19
Before the pandemic, going to school online was a route utilized mostly by non-traditional students. But since late spring, that paradigm has flipped completely. The virtual classroom space is now our default.
From Crisis to Classroom: The Education Dilemma for Ukrainian Refugee Children in Poland
When war erupts, it doesn’t just disrupt governments and infrastructure—it upends lives, especially the lives of children. As Ukraine continues to endure the Russian invasion, its ripple effects have been felt across Europe, especially in neighboring Poland, which has become a temporary home for millions of displaced Ukrainian families.
Galileo Galilei – The Father of Modern Science
Depending on the context in which his achievements are assessed, Galileo can and has been hailed as the father of observational astronomy, the father of modern physics, the father of the scientific method, or, as Albert Einstein famously noted, “the father of modern science.” Learn more about Galileo’s life and work.
GOP Proposal Threatens Pell Grants for Online & Part-Time Students
A new proposal in the U.S. House of Representatives’ budget reconciliation bill—passed in the middle of the night by only one vote—could put that lifeline out of reach for more than a million college students who attend online programs, study part-time, or balance school with work and family responsibilities.
Guide to Employers Who Subsidize Online Education
Amongst many perks of working for some of the country’s top employers is help with paying for college. Today’s forward-thinking organizations realize the advantages of investing in their human assets. They value employee satisfaction and the future profitability of employees with the skill sets and knowledge to advance their market position.
Guide to Mathematics and Statistics: Programs & Careers
Mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistical modeling are integral to quantitative literacy, STEM education, and to the data-driven information technologies that have penetrated every sector of our economy.
Guide to Online Education Resources for Elementary School Teachers
The explosion in technologies, methods, and online tools for elementary school teachers has been both beneficial and overwhelming. On the one hand, access to ideas from teachers across the globe has never been faster or easier, allowing educational professionals to pick and choose from an infinite buffet of options; on the other, it can be difficult to feel the rain when one is in the ocean. In other words, with the dizzying wealth of resources, how can elementary teachers ensure that they’re investing their time in the time-tested, web-based tools and applications to create the optimal benefit for their students?
Guide to Online Education Resources for Middle & High School Students
Students in lower grades are generally expected to need more help than older students in middle and high school to support their education through online learning models. However, given the ocean of resources available online, it can be difficult for students even in higher grade levels to search for material on subjects they are still in the process of learning.
Harvard & DEC Surveys of AI Use by Students Yield Startling Disclosures
Two new surveys of artificial intelligence utilization by college students have recently appeared, and their results mirror each other in significant respects. Unlike several previous studies, both surveys suggest that students are now moderately to highly engaged with using generative AI in their coursework. However, both surveys also suggest much lower confidence among students that they possess sufficient AI knowledge and skills.
Helping EdTech Companies Navigate U.S. Digital Education Ecosystems
The educational technology landscape (edtech) in the United States is dynamic and multifaceted, with abundant opportunities yet fraught with challenges. Digital transformation is reshaping the educational landscape, and edtech companies are increasingly integrated into learning systems—with a massive market value projected to reach $421 billion by 2032.
Here Comes the Web Accessibility Deadline—Are Colleges Ready?
College course materials are likely to appear very different within the next few months if they’re available online as web or mobile application content. That’s because of new federal regulations requiring public colleges across the nation to make such content accessible to all students.
Hidden Impacts of College Costs on Applicants and Students
College affordability remains one of the most controversial and hotly debated issues in American higher education. Yet even as headlines focus on tuition spikes, student loan forgiveness, and free college proposals, the pricing decisions by college administrators can influence potential students long before they apply.
How African EdTech Leaders Leverage Technology
Edtech is providing important solutions to education providers and students globally, and is gaining speed in developing regions of the world, such as Africa. A Microsoft startup accelerator recently announced its acceptance of 12 African startups into its program. Meanwhile, countries on the continent such as Morocco began launching venture capital (VC) funds backing edtech startups and opportunities.
How Big Tech Innovations Affect Educational Equality & Access
While remote learning has often been lauded as an avenue for educational opportunities across socioeconomic levels, others are not so sure the surge of big tech’s involvement in online education is positive. Professors Spiros Protopsaltis and Sandy Baum argue online coursework has contributed to increasing gaps in educational success across socioeconomic groups while failing to improve affordability.