OLC study: 90% students see online experience as good as face-to-face

Despite eight in 10 faculty members having little experience with online learning tools, the data suggests 48% of learning materials will soon be digital. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 15, 2016

Nonprofit colleges buy into for-profit recruitment strategies

Traditional institutions are using aggressive recruitment strategies commonly used by for-profit institutions to recruit online students.

By Jarrett Carter • June 8, 2016

Online Learning Consortium highlights 2016 online learning landscape

There are now 5.8 million students enrolled in online courses, and fully 90% of students say such courses provide the same, or better, experience as face-to-face instruction.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 6, 2016

Colorado State bringing AI into online psych courses next fall

Software from Boston-based Cognii will use natural language processing to offer immediate feedback to students.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 3, 2016

Credentialing a pressing issue as more students earn certificates

In a diverse and competitive higher education marketplace, there is a dire need to make sense of the array of student options.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 3, 2016

Are stackable credentials now a necessity?

Holly Moore, executive dean of South Seattle College’s Georgetown Campus, gives her take on the need for stackable credentials in higher ed — for students and for schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 1, 2016

iPads and lackluster higher ed websites: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on DeVry's leadership shake-up and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • May 27, 2016

Crow, overtime and growth areas: The week’s most-read education news

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By Roger Riddell • May 20, 2016

2U algorithm predicts online program success

The formula has reportedly been backing business decisions around new programs for the company since last year.

By Roger Riddell • May 20, 2016

How social media usage impacts higher ed STEM collaboration

Wikipedia, YouTube and Twitter are among platforms improving approaches to STEM ed, but the advantages can stretch beyond those subjects.

By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2016

Role of CIO critical in higher ed's future

Those in the role will increasingly be part of developing an institution's business strategy as tech continues to transform campuses.

By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2016

Surprise! Data science, technology among key higher ed growth areas

New research from Learning House identifies key areas of growth for higher ed programs and new modalities colleges will have to embrace to reach future students.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 18, 2016

Should MOOCs incorporate Facebook for collaboration?

A study shows students prefer the social network's communication tools over those built into their MOOC platforms. 

By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2016

Affordability, leadership and bathroom laws: The week's most-read education news

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By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2016

Eduvation Spotlight: ASU President Michael Crow on innovation, tenure and meeting demands

Forward-thinking programs and partnerships implemented under Crow over the past 14 years have seen the institution reach an 86% freshman retention rate.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 13, 2016

Corporations working with higher ed to shape workforce

With 95% of American CEOs seeing a skills gap among today's graduates, executives are getting proactive.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 11, 2016

University of the People to offer tuition-free health studies degree

The nonprofit, accredited institution announced associate and bachelor's degree programs in health studies in response to the Zika crisis and other global health crises before it.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 5, 2016

Ted Mitchell: Access without excellence is not equity

Under Secretary of Education Ted Mitchell discussed the state of equity and excellence in higher education this week during the Education Writers Association meeting. He emphasized the benefits of innovation, but only if quality can be maintained.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 5, 2016

Proposed teacher prep program rules draw criticism

The U.S. Department of Education has been collecting feedback on how proposed rules would impact distance learning programs, but critics say there should be consistent rules regardless of modality.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 3, 2016

Study: Higher ed falling behind fast in digital transformation

A study of college and university digital practices found schools are doing little more than publishing content, missing opportunities to deliver experiences and engage students.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 2, 2016

University of Akron ends talks with ITT for potential partnership

Opponents feared the deal would shift the community-based school into an online resource.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 2, 2016

Penn State grad students flock to online teaching program

Penn State University’s World Campus offered an online teaching course, expecting 30 doctoral students, and more than 300 signed up, making a case for turning it into a core offering.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 2, 2016

Google, Udacity partnership teaches mobile app development

Educators can gain skills necessary to create apps for use in courses.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2016

Despite some professors' discomfort, online ed here to stay

Henry Lucas, a professor at the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business and author of a book about technology and education argues professors will have to embrace online classes.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 28, 2016

Op-ed: If OER is the answer, what is the question?

With state legislation and foundation funding encouraging their use, Open Education Resources, or OER, are a big buzz in higher education.

By Curtiss Barnes, Managing Director, Global Product Management & Design, Pearson • April 26, 2016