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Higher education in the digital age / William G. Bowen, incollaboration with Kelly A. Lack .
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780691159300 (hardcover : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0691159300 (hardcover : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: Xvii, 172 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [2013]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part 1. 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? -- Part 2. 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? ; The online learning landscape -- Discussion / Howard Gardner -- Discussion / John Henessey -- William G. Bowen's responses to discussion session comments by Howard Gardner and John Hennessey -- Discussion / Andrew Delbanco -- Discussion / Daphne Koller -- William G. Bowen's responses to discussion session comments by Andrew Delbanco and Daphne Koller. |
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| Subject: | Education, Higher > Computer network resources. Education, Higher > Effect of technological innovations on. Internet in higher education. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | LB 2395.7 .B69 2013 | 30775305452576 | General Collection | Available | - |
Higher Education in the Digital Age
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Table of Contents
Higher Education in the Digital Age
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Preface and Acknowledgments | p. ix | |
| Contributors | p. xvii | |
| Part 1 | Costs and Productivity in Higher Education | p. 1 |
| Cost Trends, the "Cost Disease," and Productivity in Higher Education | p. 2 | |
| Factors Other Than the Cost Disease Pushing Up Educational Costs | p. 9 | |
| Affordability | p. 18 | |
| Is There a Serious Problem-Even a Crisis? | p. 24 | |
| Notes | p. 27 | |
| Part 2 | Prospects for an Online Fix | p. 43 |
| Background | p. 44 | |
| The Lack of Hard Evidence | p. 46 | |
| The Need for Customizable, Sustainable Platforms (or Tool Kits) | p. 55 | |
| The Need for New Mindsets-and Fresh Thinking about Decision-Making | p. 62 | |
| What Must We Retain? | p. 67 | |
| Appendix: The Online Learning Landscape | p. 72 | |
| Notes | p. 77 | |
| Discussion Howard Gardner | p. 97 | |
| Discussion John Hennessy | p. 109 | |
| William G. Bowen's Responses to Discussion Session Comments Howard Gardner and John Hennessy | p. 123 | |
| Discussion Andrew Delbanco | p. 129 | |
| Discussion Daphne Roller | p. 145 | |
| William G. Bowen's Responses to Discussion Session Comments Andrew Delbanco and Daphne Koller | p. 157 | |
| Index | p. 163 |
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