Harvard computer science course draws blockbuster enrollment

CS50 is one of the most popular courses on campus — and indicative of Harvard's current transformation.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 26, 2013

The future of MOOCs: A Chronicle e-book author on what's ahead

The Chronicle of Higher Education's technology editor tells us what it's like to take a MOOC, and what may be in store for free open learning.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 26, 2013

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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. 

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Are tenured professors on the verge of extinction?

One professor sees online classes threatening already endangered tenure-track positions.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 26, 2013

Are MOOCs just watered-down learning for the masses?

A Michigan professor says they are — and that's why they should aim for the public, not university students. 

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 25, 2013

Coursera gets $20 million in funding

The MOOC company has also made two hires from Netflix. 

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 25, 2013

What will the university of the future look like?

A panel of academics and startup execs agree on one thing: The status quo is not an option.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 22, 2013

What's the best way to calculate a MOOC's pass rate?

One professor's answer: Just count the students who actually tried.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 22, 2013

Coursera study reveals typical MOOC user

MOOCs may not be leveling access to higher education the way their creators intended.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 21, 2013

Coursera gives a peek at what encouragement can do

The MOOC company has data to say which kind of emails improve student engagement.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 20, 2013

Why online credits should count for as much as a degree

Older students in particular can't afford to pay for another four-year degree, a writer argues. 

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 19, 2013

San Jose State University faculty to vote on MOOC proposal

A proposed policy would require faculty approval of outside technology providers.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 18, 2013

Thrun sees Udacity turning from academic classes to vocational learning

Udacity's future also includes plans to monetize its courses. 

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 15, 2013

Udacity responds to White House's demand for data scientists

The MOOC provider is launching an affordable online degree program in the high-demand field.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 14, 2013

Facebook expands program for earning college credit by coding

Computer science students will be able to contribute to open source projects. 

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013

7 non-university MOOC partnerships: Who are their students?

Many of these partnerships, which range from museums to the U.S. government, share a core audience.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 6, 2013

For-profit Ashford University teams up with Forbes

The university will pay the magazine to use its content and name at its business school.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 6, 2013

Should Matt Damon teach a MOOC?

Celebrity instructors are one idea edX is floating.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 6, 2013

Educause releases 2013 conference attendance and webcasts

How many attended this year's premier higher ed IT gathering?

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2013

MOOCs may play bigger role in emerging markets

The outlook for MOOCs might be brightest outside of the U.S.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 5, 2013

Where's the Yelp for MOOCs?

Ratings for online courses aren't as easy to come by as they should be, one MOOC expert says. 

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 5, 2013

MOOC spotlight creating academic celebrities

An online audience of thousands means worrying about what shirt he wears, one professor says.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 4, 2013

Stanford wants to become open-source MOOC powerhouse

The school wants to foster an alternative to companies such as Coursera and Udacity.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 4, 2013

Pearson spotlights blended learning success stories in new videos

"The Voices of Online Learning" range from flipped entrepreneurship and history courses to an online EMT course.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2013

New Cal State trustee a good match for online push

Gov. Jerry Brown has long been advocating more online classes.

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 1, 2013

Coursera forms partnership with U.S. government

"Learning hubs" give foreign students access to Internet and free American college classes. 

By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 1, 2013