Education 20/20: E-Learning Conference

June 13, 2024

The College of Education hosted a conference in November 2016 to explore massive online open courses and other digital resources. Check out these videos of key presenters to learn more.

OpenStax: An Open Education Case Study - Dr. Richard Baraniuk:

Breaking the Iron Triangle: Affordability, Quality, and Student Success - Dr. Steven Mintz:

Authentic Learning at a Distance: Not Easy, But It Can Be Done - Dr. Tom Reeves:

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