Learning House Opens Registration for Connect 2013 Online Education Conference

LOUISVILLE, KY--(Marketwire - Feb 5, 2013) - The fifth annual Connect conference, presented by Learning House, will bring industry experts and institutions together to discuss the future of online higher education. The conference, held in Louisville, Ky., on June 26 and 27, will have sessions for all aspects of online higher education, including administration, marketing and enrollment, instruction and more.

An all-star cast of speakers will present, including Dr. Arthur F. Kirk, Jr., president of Saint Leo University, a pioneer in online education; Richard Garrett, vice president and principal analyst of online higher education at research firm Eduventures, Inc.; Russell Poulin, deputy director of research and analysis, for education cooperative WCET; Dr. Robbie K. Melton, associate vice chancellor of eLearning and emerging mobilization technology at the Tennessee Board of Regents; and Jonathan Grayer, chairman and CEO of investment capital firm Weld North, and former chairman and CEO of Kaplan, Inc.

In addition, the full version of the critically acclaimed annual research report conducted by Learning House and Aslanian Market Research will be released. The "Online College Students 2013" report will not only discuss who is learning online and why, but also will delve into what technologies are preferred and the influence of MOOCs on online higher education.

"We are proud to host this important event," said David T. Richardson, CEO of Learning House. "Our Connect conference is one of the few places people can gather to discuss the future of this growing, vital industry, and we love being a part of shaping the conversation."

Registration is now open for the conference. Early bird registration ends March 15. To learn more about the conference, and to see what last year's attendees had to say, visit www.learninghouse.com/connect2013.

The Learning House, Inc. is an online education solutions partner that helps colleges and universities develop and grow high-quality online degree programs and courses. Partnering with more than 100 colleges and universities, Learning House offers a business model that enables institutions to achieve their online education goals efficiently and affordably. Learning House provides a comprehensive solution to success, including curriculum development and management, faculty training and professional development, marketing and lead generation, admissions and enrollment management, student retention, 24/7 technical support, learning management systems, and management and consultation.