Future of Online Ed

Jeff and Michael are joined by the CEOs of Academic Partnerships, Fernando Bleichmar, and Coursera, Jeff Maggioncalda, to talk about the future of online learning, including a new study on ROI, the role of degrees vs. credentials in the job market, and what AI will mean for online ed. This episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.

Episode 143 of the Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed podcast, hosted by Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn, titled "Future of Online Ed" was published on October 31, 2023 and runs 48 minutes.

October 31, 2023 ·48m · Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed

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Jeff and Michael are joined by the CEOs of Academic Partnerships, Fernando Bleichmar, and Coursera, Jeff Maggioncalda, to talk about the future of online learning, including a new study on ROI, the role of degrees vs. credentials in the job market, and what AI will mean for online ed. This episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.

Episode Description

Jeff and Michael are joined by the CEOs of Academic Partnerships, Fernando Bleichmar, and Coursera, Jeff Maggioncalda, to talk about the future of online learning, including a new study on ROI, the role of degrees vs. credentials in the job market, and what AI will mean for online ed. This episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.

Key Moments

00:00 - Intro

04:58 - ROI of Online Programs at Universities

10:45 - Online Education and Pricing with Coursera and Academic Partners

16:04 - Future of Higher Education Partnerships

21:01 - Online learning, Certifications, and Their Value in the Job Market

26:27 - The Impact of AI on Higher Education.

33:17 - Higher Education Innovation And Online Learning

36:42 - Disruptive Innovation In Higher Education With A Focus On Pricing

40:29 - Higher Ed Partnerships And Their Impact On The Future Of Online Education

47:09 - Education and Government Regulation

Links We Mentioned

Academic Partnerships Report on ROI

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