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Technological advancements in the transportation/automotive industry are continually increasing due to competition and consumer demands. The mobile open blockchain initiative (MOBI) is one way organizations are coming together to share innovating ways to revolutionize the transportation/automotive industry. This chapter explains the events that lead to the innovation of an open consortium, MOBI, and its members and highlights some of the cutting-edge technologies and innovative methods where blockchain is being adopted by the transportation/automotive industry.

Many of the websites, applications, and supporting digital materials that assist students in the online environment are developed by faculty. Unfortunately, literature has indicated that many of these online materials may not be accessible to everyone and subject universities to potential lawsuits. This theoretical article discusses some existing lawsuits and policies with the intention of helping faculty improve educational web compliance. This research can serve as an important step towards the faculty adoption of accessibility evaluation tools and checklists that could result in better and more accessible digital materials.

Aim/Purpose. Examination of student’s preferences regarding educational modalities after the COVID-19 pandemic. Background. It is necessary to investigate whether the mode of course delivery (online or traditional) offered by educational institutions aligns with the preferences of students, or if students are limited to enrolling in courses based solely on the available course modalities. Methodology. The paper in which this abstract is written is a quantative causal comparative study with the use of publicly available secondary data collected during course enrollment. Contribution. The contribution of this abstract to further the discussion of students needs and how an institution can continue to provide structure to adapt to a changing generation of students. Findings. The research suggests that higher education institutions should adjust their course offerings to accommodate the enrollment habits and preferences of students with respect to online and in-person courses. Recommendations for Practitioners. Recommendations can have practical impacts for university, colleges, program development, and faculty. Specific recommendations will be discussed after full development of the paper. Recommendations for Researchers. Specific recommendations will be discussed after full development of the paper. Impact on Society. This abstract and forthcoming paper may provide a different perspective on the priority of higher education institutions use adapt to student’s enrollment habits and preferences regarding their enrolling in an online or face-to-face course. Future Research. To account for the variations in institutional structures and student preferences regarding course delivery modes, it is recommended that further research be conducted.