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Scope of the discussion
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Online Learning
Degree and Non-Degree
Global Engagement
Programs and Partnerships
Global Online Learning
Which of the following is the biggest growth opportunity in transnational education?
Other (Please Specify)6% Twinning
7%
International branch campuses
10%
Validation/Franchise10%
Joint/Dual degrees26%
Online education41%
n=204Based on the poll of registrants of UniversityWorldNews-DrEducation
Webinar on Transnational Education on May 24 2016
UK TNE Mix
6TNE delivery method in the top 5 countries of delivery
Source: The Scale and Scope of UK Higher Education Transnational Education, HEGlobal
Physical presence, 8%
Local delivery partnership,
40%
Distance/online learning,
52%
Australia TNE Mix
7Source: Transnational education in the higher education sector, AEI (Sept, 2015)
Students at offshore
77%
Distance education students
23%
Complex regulatory environment
UAE- Education ministry warns students of unaccredited online foreign degree; provides a list of 100+ approved universities (The National, 2012)
Nigeria- University commission ruled that degrees obtained online from any institution outside the country will not be recognized in Nigeria (AllAfrica.com, 2015)
China- No commitment under GATS to foreign provision of online distance-learning programs (QAA, 2012)
India- does not recognize foreign distance learning courses (Indian Express, 2016)
Emergence of new alternative providers
“A recent and growing sector of higher education composed of companies or organizations that offer higher education experiences operating apart from traditional colleges and universities” (CHEA)
“If you apply and are accepted into the on-campus or online program that is associated with your MicroMasters program, the MicroMasterscredential will count toward the degree.” (edX.org)
Emergence of new models from existing players
Georgia Tech’s Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMS CS) costs about $6,600 over five terms
“The Harvard study suggests there is a vast untapped market for highly affordable degrees from prestigious colleges.” (The New York Times, 2016)
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Total enrollment = 2,292
Future scenarios and strategic choices
“…a future where education will be unbundled and degrees will be disaggregated ‘into smaller credential units…with the possibility that the credentialing entity may be different from the institution that offers the course” – Future of MIT Education Report
Poll#1
How likely it is that by 2020, “…degrees will be disaggregated ‘into smaller credential units…with the possibility that the credentialing entity may be different from the institution that offers the course”?
Highly unlikely
Unlikely
Likely
Highly likely
Don’t Know/Can’t Say
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Helen O'Sullivan
“Our vision is to be a connected, global University at the forefront of knowledge leadership”
Professor and Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Online Learning
University of Liverpool, UK
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xjtlu.edu.cn/enonline.liverpool.ac.uk
@osullihelen
GianMario Besana
“Global Learning Experience (GLE) is a new initiative at DePaul that offers grants to faculty members who integrate meaningful global conversations into their courses. ”
Professor and Associate Provost for Global Engagement and Online Learning
DePaul University, USA
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go.depaul.edu/gledepaul.edu/academics/online-learningoffices.depaul.edu/fits/dots
Kevin Kinser
“…there is a natural synergy between technology and internationalization that should be explored. Some forms of technology have had an immediate impact. Others will see a rise in influence in the coming years.”
Professor and Department Head of Education Policy Studies
Pennsylvania State University, USA
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CBERT.org
@KevinKinser
Moderated Discussion with Panelists
What are the most promising opportunities in the global online learning space?
What are the key challenges in the global online learning space?
What are the key characteristics of a successful global online learning initiative?
What are the biggest mistakes that institutions make when engaging with global online learning initiatives?
What is the one piece of advice you would give to a university exploring global online learning?
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Additional questions from registrants
What are the challenges of the recognition of online credentials? (By level of education , By field of study, By source country, By destination country)
What are the main barriers to the acceptance of online learning among higher education stakeholders?
How to enhance engagement and acceptance of online learning by students and faculty? (Cultural differences? Disciplinary differences?)
What are some of the examples of cross-border online partnerships to deliver online degrees?
How can one best avoid a decrease in quality while increasing access to higher education?
Is there a danger of any demonstrable "loss" in the soft skills gained by living abroad if technology is substituted for the in-person experience?
What are the indicators of success that the strategy is working or not?
What is the role of mobile technologies in global engagement?
Which countries are most proactive and receptive of global online learning?
What is the best strategy to create a strong, distinctive online identity and culture for a global university, where both students and lecturers can be based wherever they are in the world, yet still feel they 'belong' to the institution?
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Select Resources
Andrée Sursock (2015) Trends 2015: Learning and Teaching in European Universities
Beverley Oliver (2016) Better 21C Credentials. Evaluating the promise, perils and disruptive potential of digital credentials.
Joi Moore, Camille Dickson-Deane & Krista Galyen (2011) e-Learning, online learning, and distance learning environments: Are they the same?
Mariana Patru and Venkataraman Balaji (2016) Making Sense of MOOCs: A guide for policy-makers in developing countries
Global Engagement—New Modalities (2012). American Council on Education
Kevin Kinser (2014) Tomorrow’s Globally Engaged University, NAFSA
Joshua Goodman (2016) Does Online Delivery Increase Access to Education?
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