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The Need for Greater Productivity through Online Learning, Part 1

Published by: WCET | 1/21/2014

January 21, 2014 In some circles, online learning has become the panacea for increasing access and productivity in higher education.  As distance education professionals, we’ve been comfortable with the access issue, but politicians have pulled us into the productivity mix […]

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One Student’s Reality of Excessive Online College Fees

Published by: WCET | 1/16/2014

January 16, 2014 Today, President Obama convenes a “Summit” on higher education access and affordability. Given that theme, I thought it would be appropriate to hear one student’s perspective. Celia Perez is an adult, a single parent, an employee, and […]

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Thank You to Ellen Wagner as She Leaves WCET Executive Directorship

Published by: WCET | 1/9/2014

Late in 2013, WICHE President, David Longanecker, announced that Ellen Wagner is stepping down as Executive Director of WCET as of December 31.  Here is Dr. Longanecker’s announcement to WCET members and a link to a “thank you” that he […]

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Predictions from 2013: MOOCs and Competency-based Education Top Pick

Published by: WCET | 1/7/2014

January 7, 2014 In January of last year we asked you to: “Predict something that will happen this year regarding teaching, learning, technology, business of e-learning, policy, regulations, student behavior, or other related items.” Given that broad request, it is […]

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Happy New Year from WCET – Top Blog Posts from 2013

Published by: WCET | 12/31/2013

December 31, 2013 WCET ends the year by looking back at the most popular blog posts from 2013 and in wishing you a very happy new year.  Our offerings that received the most views include… Is Your Distance Education Course […]

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Research on “What Makes a Great MOOC”

Published by: WCET | 12/18/2013

December 18, 2013 Thank you to Colt Alton of Ednak for conducting this interview with Panagiotis Adamopoulos on his research regarding “What Makes a Great MOOC.”  Adamopoulos is a PhD Candidate of Information Systems at New York University’s Leonard N. […]

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Choosing the Right Mobile Device to Fit Your Needs

Published by: WCET | 12/16/2013

Today WCET Frontiers welcomes Dr. Robbie Melton, Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, with the Tennessee Board of Regents, eLearning Initiative, as a guest blogger.  In the following post she shares with us the research she conducted on the top educational […]

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Update on SARA – the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement

Published by: WCET | 12/10/2013

December 9, 2013 We’re pleased to have Marshall Hill, Executive Director of the National Council for State Reciprocity Agreements update us on progress with SARA.  WCET will host a free webcast featuring Marshall Hill updating us with more details about […]

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Federal State Authorization Regulation: It’s Baaaack!! (Almost)

Published by: WCET | 11/22/2013

November 22, 2013 The Department of Education took the next steps in reinstating the federal regulation requiring institutions to demonstrate that they have the proper authorization to serve distance students in other states. Earlier this week the Department announced in […]

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WCET13 Recap: Honoring the Past, Planning for the Future

Published by: WCET | 11/21/2013

As we crossed the milestone of the 25th WCET Annual Meeting, the WCET community took the time to celebrate the past while not dwelling there but rather planning for the future.  As promised, not only did the weather in Denver […]

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