Stephen Downes

Phil Hill writes, Online Program Management companies (OPMs) "help non-profit schools develop online programs, most often for Master’s level programs. These providers provide various services for which traditional institutions historically have not had the experience or culture to support. Some examples of the services include marketing & recruitment, enrollment management, curriculum development, online course design, student retention support, technology hosting, and student and faculty support." This post maps the field, noting " the addition of vendors within the growing category of the market that eschews tuition revenue sharing models and offers Fee for Service." Good stuff.