Articles We've Been Reading - 3/23/18

Every now and then, we like to draw attention to the links to the articles that we instructional designers have read and found interesting during the previous few weeks. The opinions expressed in these articles don’t always reflect our own. Rather, we share them because we think they compel conversation, which we’re happy to have with our readers in the comments field below.

Udacity U-Turns on Money-Back Guarantee – Inside Higher Ed.

by Lindsay McKenzie – March 16, 2018

Udacity scales back its pledge to get alumni jobs within six months of graduation or refund 100% of their tuition.

What Motivates Good Teaching? – Inside Higher Ed.

by Colleen Flaherty – March 22, 2018

New study indicates intrinsic motivators most important force behind good teaching.

OLC and WCET Need Feedback on Accessibility – WCET Frontieers

by Russell Poulin – March 22, 2018

A request for feedback on accessibility in academic institutions.

Why I Teach Online (Even Though I Don’t Have To) – Inside Higher Ed.

by Steven D. Krause – March 14, 2018

Krause responds to a critique of the online teaching experience by describing his own positive experiences.