13. Most Important Factors in the
Selection of E-Learning
Technologies and Solutions
Reliability
Security of student data
Ease of use for faculty and students
Effectiveness
Contribution to learning objectives
Ease of integration
Cost
Specific features/functionality
15. Many View E-Learning as Disruptive
May be what is needed to
overturn former business
models and serve posttraditional learners
In higher ed fashion, this
will likely be a gradual
disruption
16. Financial Challenges
Danger of e-learning being viewed as a cash cow
Pushing enrollment limits may hinder pedagogy
Blurring line between nonprofit and for-profit
Technology and fees
New business models
Who gets the money?
17. Cultural Challenges
Faculty skepticism and reluctance to
participate are still viewed as barriers.
Some faculty still question the quality
of online courses.
Some do not want to take the time to
learn new technology.
Important to address faculty skepticism
(and reasons for it) before embarking
on or expanding e-learning initiatives.
18. Quantitative Challenges
E-learning initiatives facilitate large data collection.
Enables analytics to inform teaching, learning, and
strategic initiatives.
Can provide interventions and increase retention.
19. Qualitative Challenges
New business models
Still emerging
Need to consider mission and market
May need to consider partnering/outsourcing for some
e-learning services
No single model emerges as the best model
20. Accreditation Concerns
Standards for quality and learning
outcomes do not vary with delivery
method.
Accreditors do not scrutinize online
courses with a different lens.
Onus is on the institution to provide
evidence that these courses meet
the same standards as F2F.