Publisher's Synopsis
This work investigates the opportunities and threats posed to American colleges and universities by new and emerging technologies such as blended classes and MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). Lucas not only discusses how these technologies can improve teaching and learning, but also addresses the threat they pose for institutions who chose to ignore them. In order to avoid the possibility of closure or decline, Lucas presents colleges and universities with a number of changes they can make regarding technology in order to maintain their prominent role. in American society.
