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Deep Dive
CourseSmart survey: Student e-textbook adoption up dramatically
The data comes as the educational service and course material provider launches its analytics dashboard.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The 6 biggest MOOC stories of 2013 so far
Online learning companies have increased their funding and their reach, but not without bumps in the road.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013 -
Social networks, Cal State and Coursera: The week's most read education news
Learn more about our new social network directory and more in our breakdown of the week's top education stories.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2013 -
Is education in the midst of a 'Napster moment?'
During a Wednesday panel discussion, a Macmillan executive suggested that education faces similar perils to those the music industry saw over a decade ago.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 8, 2013 -
Online education bill backed by Coursera likely on hold
The proposed law had attracted criticism from teachers unions' and faculty groups.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 8, 2013 -
Howard University partners with Pearson for online programs
The goal is to offer degree programs for the 2014-2015 academic year.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 8, 2013 -
How do MOOCs make money when the product is given away?
Part of MOOCs' business model isn't sustainable, so what's next?
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 7, 2013 -
Ivy Bridge College: Accreditor defends shutting online program
The organization cites problems with student retention and course quality.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 7, 2013 -
Udemy launches sitewide support for 9 languages
The new feature increases access for students and instructors alike.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 6, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Social Networks for Educators: Our new directory shows you where to go
Education Dive now has a database with info on more than 30 social networking options that will help you out—both in and out of the classroom.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 6, 2013 -
Is private tutoring ripe for an online shake-up?
A Palo Alto startup is aiming at a segment not yet touched by MOOCs.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 6, 2013 -
Will shutdown of online program have chilling effect on MOOCs?
An online associate’s degree from a private college and a for-profit startup has been discontinued.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 6, 2013 -
What's it like to be in a MOOC?
One reporter enrolled in an online course — and actually finished it.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 5, 2013 -
MOOC companies seek market share abroad
Copycats are springing up to meet growing international demand.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 5, 2013 -
Tech trends, Los Angeles' iPads and MOOCs: This week's most read education news
You can't afford to ignore these five stories.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 2, 2013 -
How to move a traditional course online
One of the big questions: How do you make sure students show up?
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 2, 2013 -
Google's data reveals big winner in education search growth
The search engine's data shows high demand on mobile devices for higher education information.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 2, 2013 -
MOOCs finding money in the 'flipped classroom'
The revenue can help online learning companies supplement the courses they give away.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 2, 2013 -
Online learning: Cal State system releases 'radical' plan
All students will have access to online courses in an effort to alleviate class crowding.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 2, 2013 -
MOOC sign-ups: The secret to attracting new students
Survey reveals what brings the most online learners into a MOOC.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 1, 2013 -
Deep Dive
12 tech trends higher education cannot afford to ignore
In his keynote for Campus Technology 2013, Case Western Reserve's CIO outlined the tech transformations that every campus should be ready to embrace.
By Davide Savenije • July 31, 2013 -
Did access problems kill San Jose State's Udacity MOOCs?
The data aren't yet in, but there are likely explanations for why so many students didn’t pass the courses.
By Daniel Shumski • July 30, 2013 -
Can MOOCs be both cheap and good?
Is mixing in traditional education the only way to reduce the failure rate in online courses?
By Daniel Shumski • July 29, 2013 -
Extinction, acquisitions and top colleges: This week's most read education news
Two non-Ivies may have worked their way into Forbes' top spots, but nothing could top the threat of a higher ed apocalypse.
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2013 -
Falling enrollment continues to hurt Strayer's bottom line
Enrollments were down 13% for the summer term.
By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2013