Higher ed 'revolution' hard to predict, but on the way

A timeline is hard to pin down and details are hazy, but Georgia Tech computing professor and author Richard DeMillo believes change is certain.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 18, 2016

Education deserts should factor into higher ed's equity conversation

A new report from the American Council on Education urges higher ed leaders to address the challenges posed by education deserts when it comes to equity and access.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 17, 2016

Udemy hits 10M student mark, with most enrolling for professional development

The online platform, which charges anywhere from a few dollars per course to more than $250, continues to provide an alternative to traditional continuing ed programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 17, 2016

Researchers still grapple with measuring quality in for-credit MOOCs

Massive open online courses are not the same as traditional online learning, making quality control rubrics difficult to apply without any changes.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 16, 2016

Coursera launches 12 new project-based courses

The MOOC provider is offering new courses in business, computer science, and art and music that give students a chance to learn by doing.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 12, 2016

Number of distance learners continues to grow

The Babson Survey Research Group’s annual report about online education shows the number of distance education enrollments was up in 2014, even as overall enrollments declined.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2016

Will the Internet remove traditional higher ed's prestige factor?

Columnist Michael Kinsley sees the Internet potentially becoming the great disruptor that brings down traditional institutions by taking away the power of prestige.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2016

Pearson to leave the LMS market within 2-3 years

The British company announced last fall that it would phase out support for OpenClass and more recently told colleges that LearningStudio will also be left behind.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 4, 2016

Penn State measures effects of PD for online student engagement

A pilot study with students and faculty from Penn State’s World Campus adds preliminary data to the question of whether professional development helps student engagement.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 3, 2016

Virtual desktops offer online option for high-demand software

Institutions that have struggled to provide a lab experience to online students may find virtual desktops solve their problems, making it easier for students, faculty, and IT staff.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 1, 2016

Coursera shifts business model, plans to charge students for graded assignments

The for-profit MOOC provider will begin charging for some of its offerings, including most courses in Specialization sequences, at a cost of $29 to $99.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 1, 2016

Duncan, Pearson, and collaborative models: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get the latest on former education secretary Arne Duncan, Pearson's restructuring, device success in North Carolina, and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2016

How school choice could reduce student debt in higher ed

The school choice movement has led to a growing number of charter schools at the K-12 level and policies favoring private school vouchers, but what about higher ed?

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 28, 2016

Survey highlights provosts' concern over liberal arts, financials

Inside Higher Ed’s 2016 Survey of College and University Chief Academic Officers also asked about MOOC-inspired programs, academic integrity for athletes, and CBE.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2016

Presidents to watch, e-days, and tenure: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on Gates-funded teacher transformation centers, the changing face of snow days, and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2016

Would better supports help MOOCs boost community colleges' reach?

The former enterprise services director for the Virginia Community Colleges System sees potential for MOOCs to improve outcomes and expand reach among developmental learners.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 20, 2016

Outcomes, Gen Z, and Apollo’s potential sale: The week’s most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on Educause's 2016 list of top IT issues and technologies of 2016 and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2016

Coalition advocates for '21st century' HEA rewrite

As Congress considers reauthorization, the OLC, UPCEA, and WCET have released a set of guiding principles aimed at taking modern realities in higher ed into account.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 15, 2016

Embry-Riddle, Penn State top US News' best online programs

US News & World Report released its fifth annual quality rankings of online education programs, including best bachelor’s, MBA, and a handful of other graduate-level programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 13, 2016

Startups use tech to solve ed's '2 Sigma Problem'

Benjamin Bloom wrote about the '2 Sigma Problem' in 1984, identifying the benefits of one-on-one tutoring using mastery learning techniques, but the strategy has long been cost-prohibitive.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 11, 2016

BYU researchers share best practices for guiding enrollment predictions, including online

Brigham Young’s Salt Lake Center is nearly 50 miles from the main campus, forcing administrators to be strategic with data to increase enrollments.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 11, 2016

Study explores the power of MOOCs in blended learning

A review of five case studies that examined the use of MOOCs in blended course design identifies a host of challenges and opportunities in the burgeoning format.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 7, 2016

Is unbundling higher ed's next big disruption?

Ryan Craig, author of 'College Disrupted: The Great Unbundling of Higher Education,' expects traditional degree programs won’t survive in the long-term at all but the most elite institutions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 7, 2016

Higher ed CIOs share campus tech predictions for 2016

Five campus tech leaders share their thoughts on hurdles, promising developments, and trends.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2016

Researchers find first-time online students suffer from misplaced expectations

A study of video diaries submitted by 20 students participating in their first semester of online classes reveals soft factors influencing motivation.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 6, 2016