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

Senate committee considers limits to higher ed innovation

The education committee’s latest hearing included discussion of competency-based programs and their accreditation.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 23, 2015

Ed Dept weighing aid options for alternative credentialing

The department is seeking input for how to judge quality in programs like coding bootcamps and MOOCs.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 22, 2015

Study examines online, on-campus price models

A professor of management information systems at UMass Dartmouth is presenting a glimpse of pricing practices across a diverse sample of 103 schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 20, 2015

ESEA, Udacity, and testing: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the Senate's overhaul of No Child Left Behind, the difficulty of New York's tests, and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2015

For-profits looking to adapt in shifting marketplace

Analysts believe the sector is rebalancing and finding new niches amid the current decline, rather than dying.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 16, 2015

Workforce development partnerships offer new audiences to institutions

Beyond corporations, universities are increasingly partnering with other education providers to indirectly fulfill companies' workforce development needs.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 15, 2015

Udacity makes half-price tuition permanent

Students who complete nanodegrees in 12 months are eligible to get half of their tuition payments reimbursed.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 13, 2015

ISTE, ESEA, and FAFSA: The week’s most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the new legislative push for free community college, Gates' call for a simpler FAFSA, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2015

Credential registry aims to increase transparency

The registry is a project of George Washington University, Southern Illinois University, and Workcred, a nonprofit focused on improving the credentialing system.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 10, 2015

Pluralsight adds real-time coding assistance with HackHands acquisition

The deal better positions the professional learning's platform to compete with LinkedIn following its recent Lynda.com buy.

By Roger Riddell • July 9, 2015

MoodleCloud launches as free service

Educators can now design and host content on the Moodle platform at no cost for their classes of fewer than 50 students.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015

MOOC survey focuses on underserved learners

A study from Duke finds that the online courses often supplement traditional higher ed and provide opportunities for lifelong learning.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 7, 2015

Kansas State mandates course to prevent sexual assault, alcohol abuse

All students, including part-time and distance learners, will have to take the course to be eligible to register for classes.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 1, 2015

3 institutions offer advice on building corporate partnerships

Program leaders from Indiana University, Champlain College, and Peirce College discuss what made their partnerships a success.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 30, 2015

Open EdX connects with Amazon

The open source platform by MOOC provider edX can now be accessed through the Amazon Web Services Marketplace.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 29, 2015

Video, game-based testing, and PowerSchool: The week’s most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the latest win for 'gainful employment' regulations, video's rising prominence in education, and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2015