Stephen Downes

According to this article, half of Pearson's revenues now come from digital products and services. Pearson is also adapting to the changing learner demographic. "'[They] need flexibility,' said Todd Hitchcock, senior VP of online solutions and business development. 'So access becomes more online and blended.' Similarly, although Hitchcock isn't sure that massive open online courses (MOOCs) will transform education, they have had the effect of 'shining a light on online learning, access and affordability models.'"