Knowledge and Innovation: The Business of Online Education in Canada: Leadership, Strategy, and the Rise of Digital Learning in Canada

Online education is reshaping the future of higher education in Canada, but how are leaders guiding this transformation?

This book takes readers inside universities and colleges to explore how business and academic leaders are expanding digital learning. Based on interviews with eighteen faculty members across the country, the report reveals the opportunities and difficulties faced as institutions shift from traditional classrooms to technology-enhanced learning.

You’ll learn how emerging technologies shape institutional growth strategies, how leaders navigate business and academic priorities, and how faculty adapt to new teaching models.

With practical recommendations on:

• Strengthening data privacy and technology infrastructure

• Supporting faculty with training and resources

• Enhancing student engagement and success

• Ensuring accessibility and inclusion in digital classrooms

• Building collaboration across institutions

This book offers valuable insights for university administrators, faculty, policymakers, and anyone curious about the future of higher education.

Engaging, practical, and research-driven, it’s an essential guide for understanding how to effectively grow online education in Canada’s evolving digital landscape.