What 2U’s new flat fee model could mean for the online degree sector

Higher education experts say appetite could be growing for alternatives to tuition-share agreements, which have been under fire.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 12, 2023

Calbright zeroes in on adult student support after rocky start

California’s free online community college is launching programs and hitting state mandates — but one analyst says its certificate awards are still too low.

By Danielle McLean • Sept. 8, 2023

Why colleges are using algorithms to determine financial aid levels

The practice can help colleges optimally distribute their limited resources, but it could also cause issues for students and even create legal risk.

By Lilah Burke • Sept. 5, 2023

4 ways video creates better learning experiences while AI-proofing the assessment

No matter what side of the AI debate you’re on … Now is the time to redefine assessment practices.

Aug. 28, 2023

Two-thirds of colleges are adding online programs, survey finds

The annual CHLOE report tracks changing student demand for virtual education and how institutions are adapting their offerings in response. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 15, 2023

Streamline assessments with AI-assisted grading tools

Explore how Gradescope uses AI to help educators transform grading into learning.

July 31, 2023

Coursera’s degree and certificate offerings help drive Q2 revenue growth

The MOOC platform’s CEO touted the company’s strategy of allowing students to stack short-term credentials into longer offerings. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated July 31, 2023

MOVEit mass exploit timeline: How the file-transfer service attacks entangled victims

The slow-moving disaster has ensnared some of the world's largest enterprises. Cybersecurity experts expect further damage to come.

By Matt Kapko • July 17, 2023

Turnitin admits there are some cases of higher false positives in AI writing detection tool

The company shared in a recent post that it’s noticed a “higher incidence of false positives” when less than 20% of AI writing is detected in a document.

By Anna Merod • June 7, 2023

Online-only community college students less likely to interact with instructors and peers, survey finds

But the same group also reported better preparedness for classes and a lower tendency to skip than students with at least one in-person course.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 7, 2023

Course-sharing company Acadeum nabs $11.9M in latest funding round

The company plans to use the investment to help spread the word about its services, which are used by 460-plus colleges. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated May 26, 2023

USC graduates sue over online social work program, alleging false advertising

The beleaguered program, run with 2U, was misrepresented as being the same quality as the in-person version, a newly filed class-action lawsuit said.

By Laura Spitalniak • Updated May 17, 2023

Harvard, MIT partner on new educational nonprofit funded from edX sale

The Axim Collaborative aims to improve outcomes among disadvantaged students.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 19, 2023

Education data breaches hit record high in 2021

Nearly 2.6 million records across 771 educational institutions were exposed that year, according to a report by Comparitech.

By Anna Merod • April 13, 2023

2U sues Education Department over third-party guidance

The OPM alleges the department overstepped its authority and created “an expansive and onerous regulatory regime.”

By Laura Spitalniak • April 6, 2023

Job candidates struggle to add microcredentials to hiring platforms

Technology gaps could interfere with essential information about nondegree training, research from Northeastern University shows.

By Carolyn Crist • April 6, 2023

Turnitin unveils AI writing detection tool

Six in 10 college students surveyed said they expect AI tools like ChatGPT to become “the new normal,” a new survey found.

By Anna Merod • April 3, 2023

AI is coming to Google Workspace, too

AI-crafted job descriptions in Google Docs are one example of the Workspace integration Google is touting.

By Caroline Colvin • March 27, 2023

Colleges want to expand continuing education but don’t devote resources, survey says

Nondegree offerings face strain on administrative staff and slow implementation when trying to build out.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 22, 2023

Pearson to sell online services, including OPM business

Pearson Online Learning Services saw enrollment drop in 2022 and is losing one of its biggest clients this year.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 21, 2023

Why Vermont State’s digital library idea is so controversial

Digital-first libraries already existed in higher education. But librarians have concerns about adopting them for all disciplines and materials.

By Lilah Burke • March 8, 2023

Fewer than half of alumni of online for-profits report being very satisfied

A new survey found online nonprofit colleges get higher marks than for-profits in areas like instructors.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 7, 2023

Nondegree providers face high costs, challenges standing out in a crowded space, report finds

Researchers studied Coursera, Udemy and 2U to gain a better understanding of the nondegree market as a whole.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 3, 2023

Education Department’s new third-party servicers definition won’t go into effect until September

Regulators extended the deadline to report certain outsourced contracts by four months amid confusion about which entities are covered under new guidelines.

By Rick Seltzer • Feb. 28, 2023

E-learning provider Udemy cuts 10% of its workforce

The news may come as a jolt to the learning and development space.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 21, 2023