The online education services market has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, transforming the traditional landscape of education. Fueled by technological advancements, changing learning preferences, and global connectivity, online education services have become a powerful force in shaping the future of learning.

Allied Market Research published a report, titled,"Online Education Services Market". The report provides a detailed analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive landscape, and changing market trends.

Online education services is the availability of not just the educational material but also gives access to E-learning through video lectures or interactive live classes. The animated videos are proving more effective than the regular content and hence is having popularity.

The online education assists not just the educational institutions but the interested participants can enroll in any course throughout the world. This provides ample choices to the students, flexibility in learning and a hustle free access to education.

The growing support from the government is also boosting the demand for the market whereas the problems of poor connectivity and lack of access to digital platforms hinders the market growth.

COVID-19 Scenario Analysis: Upsurge in demand for online classes The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to the shutdown of educational institutions and as such the conventional classrooms are replaced with digital medium of imparting education. This has increased the demand for online platforms to provide students with the digital access to learning.

Availability of choice of courses The key market players are now offering a wide range of compulsory as well as optional, chargeable as well as free courses so that no customer is left out.

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Education sector has seen a revolutionary change ever since the online medium of education services was made available. This not just eased the process of getting knowledge but also opened up opportunities for the market players to operate and innovate in the industry.

From providing online assistance to the school education to offering courses accepted throughout the educational institutions and corporates, the market is keen to serve the consumer base and provide satisfactory utility.

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The global online education services market trends are as follows:New medium of education to flourish the market Online education services that was earlier seen as a substitute to the conventional education has now emerged as an all new medium of imparting education. With the increase in number of students in academic institutions, there prevails a need to upskill the teachers and staff and provide them with the relevant training.

This simply adds up to the cost of education that is ultimately transferred to the students.Online learning has enabled this cost reduction and enhanced efficiency in learning. Many educational institutes make specific courses compulsory to make the students understand the concepts well.

Many educational service providers are opting for face to face learning and this has made the learning more participative and interactive. Global recognition of online courses

Since the online courses offered are very informative, convenient, and highly competent in comparison to the offline and time taking courses offered by the institutes, these have a wider acceptability. As such most of the educational institutions approve and promote MOOC i.e.

Massive Open Online Courses.In fact, many higher education institutions are making certain MOOC courses compulsory for the students to get domain specific knowledge.

The growing reliability of the customers over these courses are enabling the courses to get validation from various institutions and this is boosting the market growth.

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Key Benefits of the Report: This study presents the analytical depiction of the global online education services industry along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets. The report provides a detailed global online education services market analysis based on competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years. The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the global online education services market share. The current market is quantitatively analyzed to highlight the global online education services market growth scenario. Porter's five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market.

Questions Answered in the Online Education Services Market Research Report: What are the leading market players active in the online education services market? What the current trends will influence the market in the next few years? What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market? What future projections would help in taking further strategic steps?

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Online Education Services Market Report Highlights By Type Academic Corporate

By Technology Mobile E-learning Application Stimulation Tool Rapid E-learning Others

By End users K-12 Schools Higher Education Institutions Others

By Region North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, Rest of Europe) Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Rest of Asia-Pacific) LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Rest of LAMEA)

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One summer morning nearly two years ago, 127,000 Indian teenagers thronged the internet not for an online rock concert, but a test-prep session.

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PW, as its commonly known, was a two-year-old platform when its first institutional fundraise $100 million from WestBridge Capital and GSV Ventures turned it into a unicorn with a $1.1 billion valuation. That was in 2022, when Byjus, another Indian startup, was the worlds most valuable educational technology business.

With creditors of an unpaid $1.2 billion loan trying to drag it it into bankruptcy, Raveendran has lined up a rights issue at a pre-money valuation of $25 million. Investors like Prosus NV and Peak XV are livid. Two years ago, Byjus was worth $22 billion. They and other backers, owning 30%, reckon that the startups only chance of survival lies in ejecting its eponymous founder. They want to put up the proposal to a shareholder vote.

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Yet, online education is still a viable proposition in the worlds most-populous nation, though its the test-prep market that has real demand, not K-12 or coding. India has a little over 100,000 medical and dentistry placements, with more than 1.5 million jostling to get in. The 23 Indian Institutes of Technology accept only 17,000, after a main test followed by an advanced exam.

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Byjus Raveendran had taken a similar bet on offline tutoring when he bought Aakash for about $1 billion in 2021. Before PWs entry, Unacademy, backed by Singapores state investor Temasek Holdings Pte among others, had also stormed Kota, poaching tutors from Allen Career Institute, the leader. The family-run Allen responded to the online threat by taking $600 million from an investment platform of media mogul James Murdoch and Uday Shankar, a former Asia-Pacific president of Walt Disney Co.

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Both approaches could work, provided companies dont seek to replicate Byjus hyper-aggressive sales machine or spend as lavishly as it did on unrelated acquisitions. PW now offers courses for 35 Indian exam categories, including civil services and army recruitment. Cofounder Maheshwari is opening one new offline center every five days. Annual sales have more than doubled in one year to 20 billion rupees ($240 million), supported by around $50 million from assorted acquisitions. About 54% of the remaining $190 million is from online tutoring, while another 43% comes from 50-plus physical locations, where more than 180,000 students shell out $500 apiece. A money-making core generates resources for expansion. The buzzwords are affordability and profitability.

The funding winter for edutech is real the shock from Byjus collapse is still playing out. The next big unknown is government policy. Nobody expects a Beijing-style showstopper, but New Delhi recently announced guidelines for the industry. State governments will make their own rules amid hectic lobbying to relax the proposed minimum age of 16 years for after-school tuitions. It will be almost impossible, however, to police online apps. The government is rightly worried about the stress on youngsters, often leading to self-harm. But as PWs Pandey says, many of Indias small villages got their first engineers and doctors because of the internet. That quest for upward mobility will be impossible to kill.

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Six University of Delaware online graduate programs are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 U.S. News Best Online Programs.

UDs online masters in education programs ranked 19th out of 303, seeing upward momentum in the rankings since 2019.

UDs online MBA programs moved up four spots to No. 29 out of 345 programs, eclipsing other Philadelphia region business schools. Related, UDs online masters in business programs (excluding MBA) ranked No. 85 out of 213 programs.

In a new ranking for UD, UDs online masters in information technology programs ranked No. 50 out of 92 programs. UD's online masters in engineering programs ranked No. 65, and the online masters in nursing programs ranked No. 133.

We are excited to see our online programs ranked highly on the national stage, said Louis Rossi, dean of UDs Graduate College and vice provost for graduate and professional education. A graduate degree is a valuable and desirable credential in many fields. It's great to have our efforts recognized in this way as our faculty work to provide greater access to outstanding programs through online modalities. We expect to see our rankings continue to rise as we continue to devote ourselves to online learners through exceptional programs that serve them where they are.

Programs are evaluated using data reported by the institutions to U.S. News in statistical surveys and from data collected in separate peer assessment surveys; assessment areas include engagement, faculty credentials and training, peer assessment, services and technologies, and student excellence.

We are very pleased that UD online master's degrees in business, education, nursing and engineering remain highly ranked by U.S. News, and that our master's degrees in information technology are ranked for the first time, said George Irvine, UD associate provost for online learning and innovation. The rankings testify to UD's accomplished faculty, engaging online course design, student services and meaningful professional outcomes for our students.

The College of Education and Human Development has the 19th Best Online Masters in Education Programs, offering three online masters degrees: literacy, teacher leadership and educational technology. Across all programs, full-time faculty renowned for both teaching and research designed the curriculum to meet the needs of aspiring educational professionals and certified teachers within a flexible and engaging format. Depending on the program, courses run for five, seven and 14 weeks.

This year, our college advanced again in U.S. News and World Reports online graduate education rankings, which solidifies our programs' place within the top 20 of more than 300 programs across the nation, said Gary T. Henry, dean of the College of Education and Human Development. Our programs are designed and primarily taught by full-time faculty who are leading experts in both online education and the program field. In addition to offering a research-based, high-quality curriculum, they are committed to fostering an engaging, responsive and supportive online environment for our students. I'm proud that our college is able to support literacy specialists, educational technology specialists, teacher leaders and others through our programs."

The Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics has the 29th Best Online MBA Program and 85th Best Online Masters in Business Programs. The UD online MBA program features intensive seven-week terms, an advanced digital curriculum with robust interaction with faculty and peers, and access to personal career coaching. Core courses cover fundamental business and management topics and six concentrations: business analytics, healthcare management, international business, strategic leadership, finance and information technology. Five departments in the Lerner College (accounting and management information systems, business administration, economics, finance, and hospitality and sport business management) contribute core and elective courses to the online program.

Being ranked 29th out of more than 350 online MBA programs in the U.S. is a significant achievement, said Oliver Yao, dean of UDs Lerner College. I am very proud and overjoyed. This recognition is a reflection of the unwavering commitment and tireless efforts of our faculty, staff, students and alumni. Lerner is a pioneer in online MBA education. Lerners online MBA program is designed to provide a high-quality MBA program with flexibility that is suitable for working professionals. I am also very happy that our world-class faculty who teach in the program are recognized as we are ranked No. 1 in the country in terms of faculty credentials and training.

The 30-credit online masters in international business program features career coaching and two course modules the first includes six core courses with topics such as globalization, business strategies and market research, while the second consists of any four courses based on individual students interests, including business fundamentals, finance and healthcare. The program prepares students to efficiently handle day-to-day operations, enact successful international business strategies, and reference the most applicable public policies.

Im very happy that U.S. News is recognizing the quality of our program as we continue to increase in the rankings, said Jack Baroudi, senior associate dean for academic programs of UDs Lerner College. Im particularly pleased that we continue to be ranked No. 1 for our faculty. We take great care in selecting our faculty and making sure our courses are well-designed for the online environment.

The College of Engineering has the 50th Best Online Masters in Information Technology Programs and the 65th Best Online Masters in Engineering Programs. Online masters engineering programs in cybersecurity, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical engineering are offered by the University of Delaware. Online students take the same courses as full-time, on-campus engineering students, enabling synergy between research and industry.

The masters in cybersecurity and the masters in electrical and computer engineering have also enabled the University of Delaware to receive its first U.S. News information technology ranking. The 30-credit online masters degree in cybersecurity teaches students to step beyond traditional information technology roles to design, execute and evaluate solutions that can stand up to todays increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. The National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have designated UD as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

The 30-credit online masters in electrical and computer engineering degree offers a responsive curriculum that anticipates and aligns with industry trends so that students can stay on the field's cutting edge. The program uses foundational theory and hands-on skill building to challenge students to develop efficient designs and algorithms incorporating defenses against cyber threats during information exchange.

"I am thrilled to see our online cybersecurity and electrical and computer engineering masters programs newly recognized in these information technology rankings, said Jamie Phillips, professor and chair of UDs Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. These online programs will continue to play an increasing role in meeting the explosive demand for talent in the digital world."

College of Health Sciences has the 133rd Best Online Masters in Nursing Program. The master of science in nursing offers nurses a program that prepares them for advanced practice roles in todays complex healthcare systems. Students are prepared to provide and manage care for patients individually and in groups with an emphasis on understanding the clinical progression of patients, care transitions and processes, and evidence-based practice. Courses are offered online, with clinical rotations secured in each students state of residency.

We prepare nurses to meet societal healthcare needs through a robust, holistic curriculum that allows our students to learn and hone skills that will enhance the lives of their patients, said Elizabeth Speakman, chair of UDs School of Nursing. By offering our graduate programs online, were able to meet the diverse learning needs of adult learners wherever they are and connect them with our highly sought-after faculty. We are honored to be recognized as among the best in the country.

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Several online programs at Duquesne University have again been nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, a respected authority in education rankings.

The 2024 Best Online Programs rankings evaluated 1,752 online bachelor's and master's degree programs at regionally accredited institutions and ranked 1,680 of them.

The Duquesne University online degrees ranked this year include:

The Masters in Education marks a 34-spot climb from the 2023 rankings.

We have a longstanding history of preparing educators who make an impact, said Dr. Gretchen Generett, dean of Duquesnes School of Education. Our students build professional confidence, gain impressive experience and benefit from the support of outstanding faculty and staff who trust in their potential to become world-class educators.

Additionally, Duquesne ranked among the top 10 institutions in the following specialty areas:

We enthusiastically challenge our students as they challenge themselves, helping them realize their boldest goals as nursing graduates and faculty who move on to make a difference as practitioners, researchers, educators, scholars, leaders and innovators, said Dr. Mary Ellen Glasgow, dean of the Duquesne University School of Nursing, a longtime pioneer in online education. Our continued recognition in these rankings affirm that our ongoing commitment to our students success is indeed worthwhile.

While the methodology for each discipline in the ranking is different, U.S. News considers metrics that assess how well programs are designed for distance learners and their effectiveness at awarding affordable degrees in a reasonable timeframe.

Choosing the right online degree program can unlock a world of opportunities, LaMont Jones, managing editor for education at U.S. News & World Report, said. As distance learning continues to rise, the rankings and related resources U.S. News offers will help equip students with data to make choices that align with their unique needs, paving the way for educational and professional fulfillment.

Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic universities for its award-winning faculty and horizon-expanding education. A campus of nearly 8,000 graduate and undergraduate students, Duquesne prepares students by having them work alongside faculty to discover and reach their goals. The University's academic programs, community service and commitment to equity and opportunity in the Pittsburgh region have earned national acclaim. It's time for bigger goals. Follow Duquesne University on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn. http://www.duq.edu

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Bryant University's Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has advanced in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, vaulting 28 spots to claim the 37th position nationally and placing it among the top 15 percent of online MBAs in the country. In addition to the overall ranking, Bryants Online MBA earned the number 1 spot in the nation for student services and technology a testament to the programs student-centered, hands-on approach to online education.

Introduced in 2019 as a flexible alternative to the in-seat MBA, Bryants Online MBA is the number one program of its kind in Rhode Island, according to U.S. News & World Reports latest analysis. Released February 7, the 2024 report considered engagement, reputation, faculty credentials, student excellence, services and technologies, and assessments by leaders of peer institutions.

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"This new ranking supports the universitys long-standing commitment to transformational learning experiences and strong student outcomes," says President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. Im proud of this recognition, and of our College of Business faculty for their achievement.

The U.S. News & World Report rankings come on the heels of the 2024 Poets&Quants assessment of the countrys best online MBAs, in which Bryant was named among the top 20 percent in the nation. Poets&Quants relied on admissions standards, student surveys on academic experience, and career outcomes as the basis for the rankings.

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Rupendra Paliwal, Ph.D., Bryant Universitys provost and chief academic officer, credits the agility and expertise of College of Business faculty for the programs success.

Our faculty are leaders in their field, and they consistently deploy forward-thinking methodologies that prepare our learners for an ever-evolving business climate, says Paliwal. As technology advances and educational pedagogy shifts, we continue to invest in tools and innovations that ensure our graduates remain ahead of the curve for a long time to come.

Designed for working professionals aiming to enhance their strategic leadership skills, Bryants Online MBA is self-paced, offering five start times throughout the year and student-selected course sequences. Students from across the globe enroll in the Online MBA, with tracks in Strategic Leadership and Innovative Healthcare Leadership, and many complete the 10-course program in a single year while managing full-time careers and personal commitments.

College of Business Dean Madan Annavarjula, Ph.D., says the programs distinguishing features include its small class sizes, live office hours, and academic and career coaching for all students.

"The Online MBAs flexibility, combined with its unmatched commitment to student support as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, prepares our students to succeed, he says. Wherever they are in the world, they have the tools they need to make the most out of their graduate education.

With tuition among the most competitive in the field at $2,331 per three-credit course, Online MBA graduates experience an immediate return on their academic investment. A 2022 outcomes survey revealed that 60 percent of Bryant Online MBA students secured promotions or new positions upon graduation, with an average salary increase of 25 percent.

About Bryants Online MBA

A leader in MBA education for over 50 years, Bryants Online MBA was Rhode Islands first fully online MBA from an AACSB-accredited institution. Bryant began offering a Master of Business Administration in 1969 and became accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International in 1994.

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About Bryant University

For over 160 years, Bryant University has been at the forefront of delivering an exceptional education that anticipates the future and prepares students to be innovative leaders of character in a changing world. The university delivers a uniquely integrated academic and student life experience with nationally recognized academic programs at the intersection of business, liberal arts, and health and behavioral sciences.

Recognized for staying ahead of industry demands, Bryant Universitys graduate programs combine the comprehensive curriculum with valuable hands-on, real-world knowledge that makes it a leading university in student outcomes.

Located on a 428-acre contemporary campus in Smithfield, R.I., and available around the world through its online programs, Bryant enrolls approximately 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students from 38 states and 49 countries. Bryant is recognized as a top 1% national leader in student education outcomes and ROI and regularly receives high rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wall Street Journal, College Factual and Barrons. Bryant.edu

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Michigan State University online graduate programs continue to receive top rankings in the U.S. News & World Report Online Program Rankings 2024 Edition

After returning to the top 10 in the 2023 report, MSUs online graduate program in the College of Education improved three places to a No. 7 ranking overall and among public institutions.

The program also placed in the top five in the four specific disciplinary areas identified by U.S. News & World Report:

In todays dynamic educational landscape, online education is a catalyst for accessible learning, breaking barriers and offering flexibility, said Jerlando Jackson, dean of the MSU College of Education. The notable improvement of the colleges online rankings underscores the exceptional quality of education that Spartans are experiencing across the globe.

The Broad College of Business online non-MBA graduate program increased two places to No. 4 in the nation and No. 2 among public institutions. This represents the programs highest-ever ranking. The program also jumped one place to No. 2 in the nation, No. 1 among publics, in online business programs for veterans.

The College of Social Sciences online masters program in criminal justice is ranked No. 10 in the nation and No. 6 among public universities. The program is also ranked No. 5 among the best criminal justice programs for veterans.

U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on a combination of reputational surveys, data-based metrics and metrics specific to online instruction.

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Utah State University has once again been recognized as one of the leading online bachelors programs in the country. USU Online ranked in the top 10% of colleges in the nation overall, ranking 32nd. The rankings are issued by U.S. News & World Report,one of the preeminent college ranking systems.

As Utah's land grant university, USU is committed to providing access to high-quality education online and in-person at one of our 30 locations across the state, said Ryan Hobbs, associate vice president for Digital Learning and Innovation. USU is proud to be a nationally recognized leader of online education."

USU pulled high marks in several categories of the USNWR ranking system. USUs online bachelors program in psychology rose nine spots from the 2023 rankings, being ranked 18th in the nation. USU also ranked in the top 20 in its online program for veterans, as well as rising five spots to boast a top-40 online bachelors program in business. USU also ranked well in online MBA programs and online Veterans MBA programs.

USU currently offers 17 online bachelors degrees and 20 masters degrees, as well as four associate degree options, seven undergraduate certificates, seven graduate certificates, two professional education licensures and one doctorate.

U.S. News & World Report recognizes USU as one of Utahs top-ranked online universities and one of the top universities in the Western U.S. Entering its 29th year, USU Online continues to fulfill USUs land-grant mission by offering online education outside of the traditional campus setting.

The U.S. News & World Report rankings were released after a competitive screening process of more than 300 universities. Highly ranked programs have strong traditional academic foundations based on student-instructor access, graduation rates and instructor credentials, according to U.S. News & World Report. They also excel at educating distance learners while offering robust career and financial support. This year, the annual rankings underwent significant methodological changes.

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From online bachelors completion programs to at-your-own-pace masters programs, the University of Denver has been a long-time leader in the online education space. With 76 online degree programs and 100 online certificate programs, the offerings are diverse and exceptional. According to U.S. News and Reports latest rankings released last week, DU has earned Best status for six of its online programs.

Four online programs from University College (UCOL) ranked in the top 50. The online masters in information and communication technology is ranked No. 45, up three spots from the previous year. The program is ranked even higher for veterans at No. 21. UCOLs program, which has concentrations in cybersecurity management, database design, information security and software design, among others, helps develop professionals in the ever-changing technology field.

University College also offers bachelor completion programs for adults, allowing non-traditional students to finish their degree at DU. University College's success is all about making educationand online education, in particularas accessible as possible to students wanting to return to school.

University College has offered online programs for nearly 30 years, and we have a team of adult learning experts and designers who develop engaging and interactive learning experiences. Coupled with instructors who know how to build community and deliver an exceptional learning experience, some students find their online courses more engaging than on-campus courses they took at other colleges and universities, said Andrea Gross, assistant dean of enrollment, in a DU Newsroom story about busting common myths about returning to college earlier this year.

U.S. News and World Report also ranked the online bachelors degree in business (which includes degrees in accounting, finance, marketing and management) at No. 17, up 15 spots from the year prior, and the online bachelor completion degree at No. 45.

The Daniels College of Business online MBA program, MBA@Denver, was also ranked in the top 100 at No. 74. The program ranked even higher for veterans at No. 50. Built with the working professional in mind, the program offers flexible scheduling options with options to begin coursework in September, January, March and June. Each course meets once per week for 90 minutes.

We developed our Online MBA program from the ground up, based on research about how students learn most effectively in the virtual space, said program director Kenny Metcalfe. Students receive support and flexibility to balance their priorities while earning their degree.

U.S. News has been publishing school rankings for online degree programs since 2013. For 2024, they evaluated undergraduate and graduate programs at 1,750 colleges and universities on several general categories: engagement, faculty credentials and training, peer assessment, services and technologies, and student excellence. To view the complete rankings, click here.

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LOGAN Now in its 29th year offering online education outside the traditional campus setting, USU Online is once again numbered among the leading bachelors programs in the country.

The 2024 rankings, issued this week, were announced by U.S. News & World Report, one of the preeminent college ranking systems.

In the new numbers from USNWR, USU Online ranks 32nd overall among the leading online bachelors programs which puts it in the top 10 percent of American colleges.

In the 2023 rankings USU finished 11th overall, which was three spots better than 2022 when it ranked 14th. USU had been ranked in the top 25 nine straight years before this year.

USUs online bachelors program in psychology jumped nine spots to 18th this year and its online program for veterans also ranks in the top 20.

There are 17 online bachelors degrees, 20 masters degrees and one doctorate offered by USU Online as well as four associate degree options, seven undergraduate certificates, seven graduate certificates and two professional education licensures.

Each year U.S. News & World Reports conducts a competitive screening of more than 300 universities.

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Three years after abandoning edX, the pioneering open-access online course provider, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are settling into amore conventional route toimprove post-secondary access and completion.

The two elite universities, through anon-profit they call the Axim Collaborative, have begun redirecting slices oftheir $800million (600million) payout from the edXsale towards funding projects designed largely to benefit low-income and non-traditional students.

To lead Axim on that mission, the universities have chosen Stephanie Khurana, a Harvard-affiliated expert in social venture philanthropy and technological innovation who has begun identifying partners largely university-based with demonstratable skills in using technology to improve overall student success.

Some of those things are inside the classroom; sometimes theyre adjacent to the classroom; and sometimes theyre connected to work, MsKhurana said in outlining the strategies that Axim hopes to accelerate. The goal, she said, is to just fill those holes and overcome those barriers, with these innovations.

The need is clearly there. Only about 60per cent of US high school leavers enrol in college, and just about 60per cent of them earn adegree, leaving the country with some 40million people who have spent some time at university but lack aqualification acostly outcome that is substantially worse among racial minorities.

Less clear, however, is whether and how successfully higher education reformers will work with the progeny of two prominent and wealthy educational institutions that already had a promising solution inedX but abandoned itbecause of the cost.

Ms Khurana acknowledged the challenge, saying Axim is really trying to make a difference and, frankly, earn the trust of these broad-access institutions.

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Theyve had a lot of people come in and try to innovate, and a lot of people back out, and were very sensitive to that, she told Times Higher Education.

That concern looks central, given the Harvard-MIT abandonment ofedX, said Kevin Carey, director of education policy at New America Foundation, a left-of-centre thinktank. Itseems like Harvard and MIT sold at the top, and are now trying to figure out what to do with all that money in a way that is in some way connected to the original spirit ofedX, MrCarey said.

Harvard and MIT started edX in 2012, with a combined investment of $60million and a goal of helping universities share their courses globally at little or nocost to students. The edX platform grew to supply more than 3,600 courses from 160 university partners to 42million students worldwide.

But Harvard and MIT sold the main business in 2021, saying its low-fee model was not looking financially viable, and promising to use the proceeds to drive the next iteration of learning innovation. The buyer, 2U, is a for-profit version ofedX that has since seen itscorporate value plummet to below $100million and has pushed out the founder who negotiated the purchase.

The name Axim is a portmanteau combining access and impact. Its initial round offunding beneficiaries shows heavy attention to students in community colleges and the development of artificial intelligence tools. They include such projects as Arizona State University working with the Southwestern Community College District in California to help under-represented students by combining in-person and online services; and MIT, Georgia State University and Quinsigamond Community College testing AI-infused student tutoring.

Maria Anguiano, the executive vice-president of ASUs Learning Enterprise, is among Axims enthusiasts. ASUs Axim-funded work shows how the standard model can be flipped on its head to reach more learners, shesaid.

Mr Carey said he saw some worthwhile goals, but questioned why Harvard and MIT appeared to be largely reinforcing work done by others, and limiting their planned spending on Axim MsKhurana expects an annual budget of $20million to $25million ayear, including the cost of maintaining afree version of the edX course distribution system to the interest generated by edXs $800million sale proceeds. The richest university in the world got richer from this, Mr Carey said of the edX sale, and theyre going to keep the money and just spend the interest.

The appropriate way to evaluate Axim is in relation to the original ideals around which edX was formed and [to] ask: are they doing all they can to live up to this? he said. And Im not sure Ican say the answer is yes.

Ms Khurana, by contrast, sees Axim as giving a substantial boost to worthwhile projects. Trickle-down innovation isnt apanacea for reaching those who could benefit most, she said.

paul.basken@timeshighereducation.com

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