Episode description

Jeff and Michael are joined by the CEOs of Academic Partnerships, Fernando Bleichmar, and Coursera, Jeff Maggioncalda, to talk about the future of online learning, including a new study on ROI, the role of degrees vs. credentials in the job market, and what AI will mean for online ed. This episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.

00:00 - Intro

04:58 - ROI of Online Programs at Universities

10:45 - Online Education and Pricing with Coursera and Academic Partners

16:04 - Future of Higher Education Partnerships

21:01 - Online learning, Certifications, and Their Value in the Job Market

26:27 - The Impact of AI on Higher Education.

33:17 - Higher Education Innovation And Online Learning

36:42 - Disruptive Innovation In Higher Education With A Focus On Pricing

40:29 - Higher Ed Partnerships And Their Impact On The Future Of Online Education

47:09 - Education and Government Regulation

Academic Partnerships Report on ROI