Can law schools increase enrollment with online learning?

The American Bar Association just made it easier for institutions to expand their Juris Doctor degree programs online.

By Halona Black • Aug. 23, 2018

FedEx offers 11,000 hub workers free online degrees through the U of Memphis

The public university joins a growing number of institutions benefiting from renewed corporate interest in educating employees.

By James Paterson • Aug. 22, 2018

Virtual labs to teach in-demand tech skills take shape

Eight California community colleges are working with IT experts to create cloud-based labs in order to enroll more students and reduce instructor workloads.

By James Paterson • Aug. 15, 2018

Artificial intelligence gaining ground as college teaching tool

The technology is being used to help students memorize STEM coursework and improve writing skills, among other things.

By James Paterson • Aug. 15, 2018

LMS market after Blackboard-Moodle breakup

The learning management system leaders separately announced that their "uncomfortable" six-year partnership is over. Does the split signal bigger changes for the LMS market? 

By James Paterson • Aug. 2, 2018

The challenge of a universal transcript

Students learn in different ways, but it's hard for higher education leaders to assess the value of each credential earned. Could blockchain and mixed modality frameworks be the solution? 

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 1, 2018

What are the top trends in ed tech?

Educause surveyed experts about the technologies that have had the biggest impact during the past 20 years. Here are the findings.

By James Paterson • July 25, 2018

Antioch U trims traditional courses, adds 'massive online division'

Facing a large deficit, traditional programs will be phased out at the university's Midwest campus.

By James Paterson • July 24, 2018

LinkedIn e-learning platform available free through libraries

A $2 million deal with Ohio public libraries, which officials say is the first of its kind, allows patrons to access 12,000 courses, including pathways to job skills.

By James Paterson • July 24, 2018

Evaluation of online learning effectiveness growing in importance

Experts say colleges need to examine the effectiveness and costs of their online courses — and keep them up to date.

By James Paterson • July 20, 2018

California college students can take free online course from any state institution

Program allows students to take one online class at no charge from any of the state's 23 colleges and universities.

By James Paterson • July 16, 2018

How can Berklee offer online courses at one-third the cost of residential classes?

The prestigious music college, which had 1,138 undergraduate online students last fall, up from 244 two years ago, is attracting learners "who might otherwise not have pursed a degree."

By James Paterson • July 12, 2018

A college program that 'never ends'

The University of Michigan wants to make long-term connection with business school graduates, offering them 42 additional courses.

By James Paterson • July 9, 2018

One small college moves online — carefully

Muhlenberg College began offering online courses for the first time this summer, but the task force that developed the plan said no to MOOCs.

By James Paterson • July 6, 2018

Online course development made easy?

Penn State University says it is developing a system that will improve standardization of courses and collaboration among online instructors.

By James Paterson • July 5, 2018

Helping students choose appropriate online courses

Five higher education organizations together develop guidance for students considering online classes.

By James Paterson • July 2, 2018

Google IT support course offered at 25 community colleges

Google says 14 companies that can't fill IT support positions will consider hiring students who complete the program.

By James Paterson • June 27, 2018

High school grads want job skills next, survey shows

The College Savings Foundation report suggests high schoolers are increasingly considering two-year schools, despite trend reports.

By James Paterson • June 26, 2018

Giant MOOCs succeeding in enrollment, ROI

The top 10 massive open online courses show a range of topics succeed — from artificial intelligence to the pursuit of happiness.

By James Paterson • June 26, 2018

Study: Online learning growth will level off by end of decade

The study predicts that the market will peak at 4 million students in 2020.

By James Paterson • June 25, 2018

Online courses increase enrollment but not graduation rates

Richard Garrett of Eduventures used data from a number of sources to come to those conclusions.

By James Paterson • June 22, 2018

Despite overall setbacks, one MOOC on AI gains ground

A massive open online course series about artificial intelligence produced by a private firm boasts 250,000 registrants. 

By James Paterson • June 15, 2018

Corporations partnering with UF Online in possible shift in recruitment

Discover and Walmart offer employees tuition, and a university spends less on marketing to attract online students, one higher education analyst writes.

By James Paterson • June 14, 2018

Report: Colleges to survive through hybrid experience

A Georgia Institute of Technology commission sees different types of students attending for varying stints in a variety of ways in future decades.

By James Paterson • June 12, 2018

Scaling programs that support unique needs of online students

Priorities should include, among other things, expanding services and connecting learners to the campus and business community, according to officials of one online program giant.

By James Paterson • June 12, 2018