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

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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

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

4 higher ed tech startups Mark Cuban is betting on

The Shark Tank investor and Dallas Mavericks owner is reportedly getting serious about higher ed.

By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2014

Coursera to add 8 physical classroom locations

The MOOC provider announced that it will add to its global network of physical classrooms, including its first two in the U.S.

By Keith Button • May 1, 2014

Can Duolingo disrupt the TOEFL for foreign students?

The translation software company plans to offer an exam comparable to the TOEFL through its app.

By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2014

Ed tech and interactive rankings: The week's most read education news

Find out about startups investors love, changes to the SAT, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2014

Coursework from 24 K12 Inc. schools no longer accepted by NCAA

Division I and II colleges and universities will no longer accept classes completed by incoming student athletes at the company's virtual schools.

By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2014

Codecademy expands content, unveils new site

The programming education company will now teach advanced coding skills along with the basics.

By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2014

Blackboard announces partnerships with LiveSafe, U. of Arkansas

One partnership focuses on expanding mobile campus safety solutions, while the other helps an institution grow its online programs.

By Roger Riddell • April 15, 2014

Community colleges see online enrollment climbing

Overall enrollments, however, are still on the decline.

By Keith Button • April 7, 2014

Educause President, CEO Diana Oblinger announces retirement

Oblinger oversaw much of the organization's expansion over the past decade.

By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2014

Invasion of the MOOCs: Is higher ed's most disruptive force simply a fad?

The editors of a new essay anthology say the online learning craze may have more akin to '60s mop-top acts than War of the Worlds.

By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2014

2U to disband Semester Online consortium

The effort will end this summer as 2U looks to develop fully online undergrad programs.    

By Keith Button • April 3, 2014

Educause partners with UCF and Instructure for first MOOC

The nonprofit will bring its microcredentialing expertise to UCF's educator-focused blended learning MOOCs.

By Roger Riddell • April 2, 2014

Declining enrollment leads to UMUC layoffs

The University of Maryland University College is laying off 70 employees to close a $25-million budget gap.

By Keith Button • March 31, 2014

Napolitano: Online education isn't a 'silver bullet'

Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown may have lofty plans for online learning, but UC's president suggests a more reserved approach.

By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2014

Online course regulation would burden states

Some state regulators object to a federal proposal on authorizing online educators.

By Keith Button • March 26, 2014

Coursera hires ex-Yale president

Richard Levin joining as CEO should help the MOOC provider's expansion into China 

By Keith Button • March 25, 2014

Founder of sham university convicted

Tri-Valley University made $5.5 million in two years off of foreign nationals seeking student visas.

By Keith Button • March 25, 2014

Pearson adds Adapt Courseware to tech partner stable

The new partnership comes as Pearson continues its shift to digital.

By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2014

Lecture capture makes the connection for distance learning

Instructors continue to utilize lecture capture in efforts to provide personalized learning experience to students.

March 24, 2014