Technology: Page 52


  • 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
  • Trendline

    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
  • 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
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    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
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    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
  • Calif. files petition for Bridgepoint records

    The documents were originally requested in a January subpoena.

    By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2013