The time is ripe for competency-based higher ed

Competency-based programs have been around for decades, in small numbers, providing plenty of lessons for schools looking to implement new programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 27, 2015

Expecting $60M funding round, Coursera sets sights on international expansion

The MOOC provider has already raised $49.5 million from investors who seem confident in the company’s drive toward profitability.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 26, 2015

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Admissions officers seeing more MOOC credentials on applications

Prospective students are touting MOOC enrollment and completion, often in hopes of differentiating themselves from competitors.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 26, 2015

MOOCs show promise in complementing UC-San Diego's campus offerings

UC San Diego offers a variety of MOOCs through Coursera and edX, which many of its own students take, rounding out their educations with cutting-edge skills they need for the workplace.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 25, 2015

New qualitative research explores students' MOOC concerns

The study reveals that quality and instructor availability are top of mind for traditional students who may be key to widespread adoption of the course format.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 24, 2015

6 basic technologies can help colleges improve retention

Making web-based services mobile friendly, reducing online learner isolation, and offering early warning systems, student portals, and e-portfolios all help.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 20, 2015

4 tactics that take cheating prevention to the next level

Worldwide, attempts to curb academic dishonesty run the gamut from Big Brother-like monitoring to over-the-top headgear

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2015

Disruption and Hillary’s higher ed plan: The week’s most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on the potential consequences of debt-free college and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2015

ASU Global Freshman Academy to feature personalized learning tech

Arizona State has partnered with Cerego for a personalized learning platform that will help students study and see their own progress.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 14, 2015

UW-Madison computer scientists see a future in 'machine teaching'

The goal would be to let computers develop personalized lessons for students based on their strengths and weaknesses using data.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 14, 2015

Clinton ed proposal ruffles online learning pros' feathers

Hillary Clinton’s higher education plan called for integrity among online learning programs, as though the industry lacks it overall.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 14, 2015

How much responsibility do colleges have for after-hours learning?

Today’s students are used to accessing content whenever they want it, including for education.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 13, 2015

One year in, Unizin members satisfied despite progress critiques

Four state research universities formed the digital learning consortium last summer as a ‘one-stop-shop for digital education.'

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 13, 2015

MOOC development more expensive than many think

Aside from cost, recent takeaways also include a lack of intended access and a need for more thought regarding student engagement patterns.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 12, 2015

Clinton, Rubio could help online degree programs challenge traditional routes

Plans promoted by the presidential contenders would pull nontraditional programs toward the mainstream, reducing costs for students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 11, 2015

The 11-step Mobile Integration Checklist

Is your institution doing enough to ensure that students and faculty reap the full rewards of tools and services designed for use on mobile devices?

Aug. 11, 2015

2U continues shrinking losses in Q2, announces new programs

The online education platform provider is co-launching new programs with NYU and USC as it moves closer to profitability.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 7, 2015

Man behind 'MOOC' not impressed by disruption narrative

George Siemens, who coined the term 'MOOC,' challenged the narrative that colleges have not innovated in centuries after a recent White House summit.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 7, 2015

Are nanodegrees how MOOCs will ultimately disrupt higher ed?

While mini degree programs resemble the trade certificates or extension programs of the past, some see them as the space's latest 'game-changer.'

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 6, 2015

Five international universities join FutureLearn

The MOOC platform will soon host new courses from universities in Spain, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 5, 2015

Disruptive innovation needs autonomous review

Researchers at two British universities found that disruptive innovation is best implemented when an autonomous organizing structure is in place to monitor it.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 3, 2015

White House hosts experts on short-term training programs

Thursday’s summit included representatives from coding bootcamps and other alternative training providers, including online course platforms.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 31, 2015

Courseload acquisition expands Unizin's digital content services

Platforms for e-text reading and other digital content delivery will now be available to the consortium's 11 university members.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 31, 2015

Acrobatiq gets $9.75M funding boost for next-gen adaptive learning, analytics

The series A round will help the company support analytics, as well as sales and marketing initiatives.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 29, 2015

MIT considers new revenue-generating online programs

In an interview with The Washington Post, President L. Rafael Reif said expanding online programming could help subsidize the institution.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 23, 2015