University of Phoenix (UOP) School of Advanced Studies, under Apollo Education Group, Inc. APOL, has recently inaugurated the Center for Learning Analytics Research, as part of the education company's focus on a “data-driven approach” to improve the quality of higher education provided to online adult students.
The Center for Learning Analytics Research will provide an active learning laboratory, which will study how students learn online and understand the most effective teaching technology. With more students opting for online programs these days, better understanding of the dynamics of this new platform of learning has become imperative. This will prove to be an important step toward providing efficient learning instructions and better student outcomes.
UOP is working to arrest the decline in enrollment levels, which have plunged over 60% since late 2010. In Sep 2015, UOP inaugurated the Center of Research Excellence (CORE) in Washington, D.C. CORE will provide the students of UOP’s College of Security and Criminal Justice career-oriented education in the fields of security, criminal justice and technology.
We note that Apollo Education Group has recently been in the news. Last month, the education company announced a definitive agreement, under which it will be acquired by a consortium of investors for about $1.1 billion.
These investors include Chicago-based investment company, The Vistria Group, LLC; funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, LLC (APO), one of the leading global alternative investment managers; and Najafi Companies, an Arizona-based investment firm. If the deal gets all necessary approvals, the transaction is expected to close in Aug 2016.
Apollo Education Group carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked stocks in the education industry include Capella Education Co. CPLA, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. LOPE and Lincoln Educational Services Corporation LINC. All three companies have a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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