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Online Learning Consortium
The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is a professional organization focused on supporting the integration of online education in higher education. The OLC is a nonprofit, member-sustained organization, whose members include higher education institutions such as private and public universities, community colleges, and other institutions accredited to provide degrees, as well as suppliers of services related to online learning. The OLC offers a variety of services, including professional academic journals, conferences, and training opportunities. It also conducts research related to higher education in an online learning environment. This entry reviews the history, purpose, and membership benefits of the OLC.
History of the OLC
The OLC, now a nonprofit, member-sustained organization, was originally funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Alfred Pritchard Sloan Jr. served as president, chief executive ...
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