As universities seek to boost student enrolments, it’s clear that providing quality, online-only courses will be crucial in attracting the best talent and keeping up with student needs. At the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit, Darcy Hardy, associate vice-president for academic affairs (US) at global edtech company Anthology spoke to educators about the importance of incorporating e-learning into their institutions’ long-term strategy and vision. Hardy revealed figures from a survey of students and university leaders undertaken by Anthology this year, showing that 80 per cent of students prefer at least some courses to be completed online, and 41 per cent prefer fully online courses over hybrid or face-to-face teaching.
