by Sam Bonacci, Worcester Business Journal
The influence of declining freshman-age students in New England, increased use of technology and the importance of a continued commitment to the community were highlighted Wednesday morning during a discussion of the future of higher education as part of the Worcester Business Journal Power Breakfast Series. Worcester State University (WSU) President Barry Maloney says “Technology comes in and plays a key role for us moving forward … online learning and other forms of expanded course offerings will allow us to go into other parts of Massachusetts and other parts of New England in a way that we couldn’t afford to do otherwise.” Online courses, and the ability they have to reach different students, were highlighted throughout the discussion. In the case of edX, certificate courses are available in a multitude of areas and bring free education anywhere there is a computer. Johnson highlighted the value of Becker’s blended courses, where online and in-person teaching meld, saying that it can create a better benefit for the students than if there was only one of the components.
http://www.wbjournal.com/article/20141105/NEWS01/141109981/1002
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