Melissa Venable, Ph.D.
Education- Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction — Instructional Technology, University of South Florida
- MSA Administration, Central Michigan University
- M.Ed. Instructional Psychology and Technology, University of Oklahoma
- BA Psychology, Wake Forest University
Expertise- Online education
- Instructional design and technology
Melissa A. Venable, Ph.D., has more than 15 years of experience in online education and training as an instructional designer, curriculum manager, and adjunct professor. She is also a certified career coach. Melissa works on research, instructional design and technology, continuing education, and professional development projects as an independent contractor with multiple companies and organizations. As a contributing writer with BestColleges, she works with a team of editors and content specialists on an annual research initiative reporting trends in online education, student demographics, and career planning.
Read Melissa Venable, Ph.D.'s Latest Articles
College Student Mental Health Report
The 2022 College Student Mental Health Report explores college student perceptions of mental health and wellness and the services designed to support mental health on campus.
August 27, 2024
Career Planning and Job Search Trends
Working Americans share their job search experiences and employment priorities.
August 27, 2024
Alternative Education Pathways Report
The 2021 Alternative Education Pathways Report explores job training and career development through the perceptions of business leaders and the general public.
August 27, 2024
Online Education Trends Report
BestColleges' 10th annual Online Education Trends Report provides the latest online learning experience data with insights from students and school administrators.
July 1, 2024
Are Online Degrees Respected? Trends, Tips, and Types of Schools
An online degree program can help you prepare for your career and compete in the job market, but are online degrees taken seriously? Increasingly, the answer is yes.
March 8, 2024
