article thumbnail

What Online Learning Reveals About Innovation in Higher Education

Edsurge

Knowledge organizations, ranging from libraries and museums to media companies and software makers, have entered the postsecondary marketplace, offering content, instruction and certification. It’s a nearly $4 billion industry worldwide with leaders such as 2U, Academic Partnerships, Bisk, Noodle, Pearson and Wiley Education Services.

article thumbnail

How eBook Reader Devices are Changing the Publishing Industry

Kitaboo on EdTech

The publishing industry is undergoing a major change as more and more readers prefer eBooks over printed books. These devices allow users to download and store thousands of eBooks from various sources, such as online stores, libraries, or personal collections. billion by 2027, according to Statista.

eBook 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Top 5 new EdTech tools that you might use in your university

Neo LMS

Most people don’t consider education technology to be such an important industry, but it’s actually gigantic. According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020. Online learning. Online learning is an all-encompassing strategy that doesn’t consist of only one tool.

EdTech 347
article thumbnail

?Why an iTunes Model for Online Learning Is Bad for Educators

Edsurge

In the future,” he wrote, “I envision three tiers of education that look a lot like the music industry of today. Many online learning platforms, such as LinkedIn Learning and MasterClass, are indeed pivoting towards business models that look a lot like subscription-based streaming services Pandora, Spotify or Netflix.

article thumbnail

Approaching an Online Computer Science Degree: What You Need to Know

EdTech4Beginners

In today’s digitally-driven world, a degree in computer science not only opens doors to cutting-edge careers but also arms you with skills that are increasingly crucial in various industries. This guide is crafted to provide you with essential insights and strategies for navigating an online computer science degree successfully.

article thumbnail

How Community Coalitions Are Bridging the Digital Divide

Digital Promise

Witnessing how many students lacked access to the most basic components of online learning—devices and internet access—LEANLAB and their partners across the metro region took immediate action. The Kansas City Public Library system made open-access WiFi available 24 hours a day in the parking lots of all branch locations.

article thumbnail

March 13th Library 2.0 Mini-Conference "Shaping the Future of Libraries with Instructional Design"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We hope you'll consider joining our first Library 2.019 mini-conference: "Shaping the Future of Libraries with Instructional Design," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, March 13th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). (We Please also join the Library 2.0