Georgia Tech evaluating online computer science master's program

The program, which has one semester under its belt, is part of a partnership with Udacity.

By Keith Button • June 6, 2014

Report: MOOCs can aid recruiting for elite biz schools

A University of Pennsylvania report says massive open online courses aren't stealing students from tuition-based programs at top business schools.

By Keith Button • June 4, 2014

Chegg to acquire on-demand tutoring platform InstaEDU for $30M

The acquisition bolsters the company's offerings as it continues to work toward "uberizing" education.

By Roger Riddell • June 3, 2014

U.S. distance learning figures released

The U.S. Department of Education has released its first exhaustive data set from a fall 2012 survey.

By Keith Button • June 3, 2014

4 emerging themes in for-profit higher ed

What did the latest round of earnings calls reveal about the sector?

By Keith Button • May 30, 2014

N. Carolina college's success spawns more MOOCs

Wake Technical Community College enrolled nearly 17,500 students in its first MOOC.

By Keith Button • May 27, 2014

Textbooks and presidents: The week's most read education news

Get caught up on Coursera co-founder Andrew Ng's new job and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • May 23, 2014

Expert: Companies like 2U hold promise for investors

A former higher education officer with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation says that online learning companies are the most investable in the sector.     .

By Keith Button • May 23, 2014

U. of Tennessee MOOC program awarded $1M

The pilot has offered courses through Coursera and edX.

By Keith Button • May 23, 2014

Faculty push Middlebury College to cut ties with K12 Inc.

In a non-binding vote, faculty members rejected a partnership with the online education company.

By Keith Button • May 22, 2014

Universities team up for minority scientists program

Three universities and a medical institute will work together over five years to replicate a successful University of Maryland STEM program.

By Keith Button • May 21, 2014

Milpark acquisition marks Apollo's push into Africa

Apollo Education Group has acquired South Africa's Milpark Education for $25.6 million.

By Keith Button • May 21, 2014

Chegg to launch student career services center

Aside from connecting students and recent grads to jobs and internships, the resource will also recommend online courses for expanding skills.

By Roger Riddell • May 20, 2014

2 perspectives on the future of college textbooks

What do a textbook-publisher-turned-ed-tech company and a student advocacy group have to say about the future of college textbooks?

By Keith Button • May 19, 2014

Coursera co-founder leaving day-to-day role

Andrew Ng will remain as chairman of the company, despite taking a new job at Baidu.

By Keith Button • May 19, 2014

Ashford U. to pay $7.25M to settle student coercion allegations

The funds will be used to reimburse Iowa students following a three-year investigation. 

By Keith Button • May 19, 2014

Will MOOC leaders accept debate challenge? The week's most read education news

Get caught up on the U. of South Carolina's shuttered program, Kansas' controversial social media policy, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2014

Critics challenge MOOC leaders to a debate

The Campaign for the Future of Higher Education has challenged the leaders of Udacity, edX and Coursera to debate the merits of MOOCs.

By Keith Button • May 14, 2014

The top 8 college rankings you may have missed

While not the all-important U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges, these lists can be informative, if not all together fun.

By Keith Button • May 13, 2014

Google and grit: The week's most read education news

Get caught up on Google's latest ed app, Udemy's continued growth, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2014

Two groups consider accreditation for online courses

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation and a group called Modern States are exploring different approaches for online course providers.

By Keith Button • May 9, 2014

Udemy raises $32M as growth continues

The online learning marketplace continues to grow following recent expansions of its mobile offering and a growing number of international users.

By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2014

Amherst bans fraternities

The Amherst College board of trustees approved a policy that will allow students who are found to be members of underground fraternities at the college, which banned fraternities in 1984, to be suspended or expelled.

By Keith Button • May 7, 2014

Coursera gaining popularity in China

The MOOC provider's mobile app is helping it permeate the growing economic superpower.

By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2014

Cengage's Aplia tied to improved engagement and grades

The education publisher has released an independent study touting the benefits of the online homework tool.

By Keith Button • May 6, 2014