RPP #115: Interview with Ken Hartman on the Future of Higher Ed




Rod's Pulse Podcast show

Summary: Interview: Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman, former President of Drexel University Online and now Senior Fellow at EduventuresWe discuss the future of Higher EducationTrendsGrowth of online learningOnline education is being commoditizedDemand for lower cost degreesSurvival of many institutions will be dependent onInnovative pedagogyOnline/Hybrid with proven outcomesControversies Changes to accreditation High discount ratesThe 3 year bachelor's degreeMOOCs Chasing international studentsBright SpotsInnovative young companies bringing new tools and delivery methodsNew modes of learning and computer-adaptive assessmentLinksThe 'No Wake Syndrome' by Kenneth E. Hartman (Inside Higher Ed, February 11, 2013)Podsafe Music from Magnatune"Something About Eve" by Falling You. Ethereal ambient new age music from magnatune.com.Duration: 33:48