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Direct linkSmith, Samuel H.; Smith, Samuel H.; Samors, Robert; Mayadas, A. Frank – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2008
Within our nation's public universities, online courses and programs have been increasing in number. This increase has led to the establishment of a National Commission on Online Learning through a collaborative effort between the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges. This commission…
Descriptors: College Presidents, College Administration, Public Colleges, Administrator Attitudes
Skinner, Richard A. – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2008
Globalization is enabling transnational provision of post-secondary education. The leadership of higher education needs to attend to issues of quality and accreditation. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Online Courses, Global Approach, College Administration
SchWeber, Claudine – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2008
An increasing number of students in the United States are involved in online education, according to research by the Sloan Foundation. By fall 2004, approximately 2.6 million students were estimated to be enrolled in at least one online course, an average growth rate of 24.8% from 2003-04; this figure represents a 5% increase over the 2002-03…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Distance Education, Educational Policy, Educational Trends
Poley, Janet K. – Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2008
For minority serving institutions, policies that support learners call for decisions about equity, quality, cost, impact on national economic performance and international global relationships.
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Equal Education, Higher Education, Access to Education
