Barely half of college grads believe their education was worth it

The national poll of 30,000 college alumni by Gallup and Purdue University found that number lowered to 26% for for-profit grads.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 30, 2015

Virtual student unions provide a gathering place for distance learners

At least a handful of schools have turned to virtual communication platforms to foster engagement and belonging in online programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 24, 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

Adaptive learning's early adopters share what they've found

Faculty and course developers at a range of colleges have years of experience designing and implementing adaptive elements.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 24, 2015

Coursera impact report finds tangible benefits in jobs, education

About half of respondents reported taking courses to advance their careers, and 87% reported benefits.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 23, 2015

Udacity's new business model markets nanodegrees for in-demand skills

Udacity focuses on adults who want new skills and offers them intensive courses backed by the industry.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 17, 2015

NYU's in-house talent revamps registration tutorial with gaming

The NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering offers a pre-registration tutorial students can conveniently access. 

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 17, 2015

Study shows students benefit from interactive elements of MOOCs

The research comes out of Carnegie Mellon following up on a study of students who took an intro to psychology course.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 17, 2015

What are the 'most innovative' schools doing to earn their titles?

For the first time, the US News & World Report rankings included a look at the nation's most innovative schools, as nominated by higher ed administrators. 

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 15, 2015

Levine: Competency-based education not a fad

The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation president argues the rise in CBE reflects the transition out of an industrial economy.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 15, 2015

U of Florida re-evaluating Pearson's role in UF Online

The university signed an 11-year contract with the vendor to launch the program, but with out-of-state enrollment low, it is reconsidering the terms.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 15, 2015

New research offers insight into student behavior in MOOCs

Based on 13 interviews with MOOC participants, a paper in the British Journal of Educational Technology discusses student connections, note-taking, and course design.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 14, 2015

Data analytics and US News rankings: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on digital alternatives to paper textbooks, President Obama's 'College Promise' campaign, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2015

More Choices Can Mean Better Results When Looking at OPM

Exploring best practices in Online Program Management (OPM) evaluation, negotiation and success.

By Dale Leatherwood • Sept. 8, 2015

UCF enrolls more students than it has seats, live-streams lectures to overflow

Lecture-capture technology allows the university to offer intro courses to more students than its classrooms fit.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 3, 2015

Robots offer additional layer of engagement in distance ed

A doctoral program course offered this past spring featured an instructor, a lineup of iPads on swivel robots, one mobile robot, and at least one student in the flesh.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 2, 2015

JumpCourse criticized for devaluing intro courses, failing to teach key skills

The American Council on Education recommends nearly a dozen courses for college credit, but critics say students don’t need to learn content to master them.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 1, 2015

Analytics, MOOCs, and teacher shortages: The week’s most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on students' MOOC concerns and the increasing prevalence of those courses on college applications here!

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2015

Penn State World Campus launches program on California marine base

The San Diego recruit depot campus is expected to eventually grow to offer a handful of graduate programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 27, 2015

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

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