ROBERT MANUEL, Georgetown University
JOHN DANIEL, President and CEO, Commonwealth of Learning

    Rapid advancements in technology promise transformation of teaching and learning. Moreover as the cyberlearning environment evolves globally, it will reach ever more individuals and likely advance the trend toward international collaboration. However taking advantage of opportunities offered by technological innovations requires a cultural shift. For higher education this raises a host of strategic, pedagogical and economic challenges. University continuing and professional education organizations frequently are at the forefront of creating new learning environments and thus, positioned to demonstrate the potential of e-learning for improving teaching and learning. But deciding when to move and where to take an initiative is seldom obvious.

    Daniel will discuss the future of global higher education in light of the projected expanding demand in the developing world, available distance education technologies, and quality assurance concerns.