Higher Education in the Digital Age

Name: Higher Education in the Digital Age
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ISBN: 9780691159300

ISBN-10: 0691159300

ISBN-13: 9780691159300

Edition: 2013

Authors: William G. Bowen

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Two of the most visible and important trends in higher education today are its exploding costs and the rapid expansion of online learning. Could the growth in online courses slow the rising cost of college and help solve the crisis of affordability? In this short and incisive book, William G. Bowen, one of the foremost experts on the intersection of education and economics, explains why, despite his earlier skepticism, he now believes technology has the potential to help rein in costs without negatively affecting student learning. As a former president of Princeton University, an economist, and author of many books on education, including the acclaimed bestseller The Shape of the River,…

Book details

List price: $22.00
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 4/30/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Size: 5.79" wide x 8.74" long x 0.77" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

Taylor Walsh writes on behalf of Ithaka S+R, a not-for-profit strategy and research service that supports innovation in the academic community.



Preface and Acknowledgments


Contributors



Costs and Productivity in Higher Education


Cost Trends, the "Cost Disease," and Productivity in Higher Education


Factors Other Than the Cost Disease Pushing Up Educational Costs


Affordability


Is There a Serious Problem-Even a Crisis?


Notes



Prospects for an Online Fix


Background


The Lack of Hard Evidence


The Need for Customizable, Sustainable Platforms (or Tool Kits)


The Need for New Mindsets-and Fresh Thinking about Decision-Making


What Must We Retain?


Appendix: The Online Learning Landscape


Notes


Discussion



Discussion



William G. Bowen's Responses to Discussion Session Comments



Discussion



Discussion



William G. Bowen's Responses to Discussion Session Comments



Index