Ed Tech: Page 53
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Online learning fraud forces schools to get creative
The rules may evolve as MOOCs come of age.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2013 -
Bill Gates praises online learning at Microsoft Faculty Summit
Gates said MOOCs and other online education start-ups have the power to fix a "broken" U.S. education system.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 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.
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Online education still has room to grow in China
The money and Internet users are there, but adoption has hit a few snags.
By Brian Warmoth • July 15, 2013 -
Pinterest, MOOCs and free education: This week's most read education news
MOOCs dominated, but couldn't topple education's answers to Pinterest.
By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2013 -
Blackboard co-founder predicts major price pressure on schools by MOOCs
Massive open online courses add much-needed competition to the industry, he said.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2013 -
Apollo and Bridgepoint report good accreditation news
The two for-profit-college companies can now breathe a sigh of relief.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2013 -
Blackboard breaks out a new MOOC platform
Is it too late to the game—or coming at just the right time?
By Brian Warmoth • July 11, 2013 -
Case Western Reserve University MOOCs shatter expectations, influence traditional classes
The two professors involved are already applying what they learned from the courses to their classroom lectures.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2013 -
Tennessee launches online university to help adults complete their degrees
Around 700 students will initially be merged into Western Governors University's program.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2013 -
Coursera to use latest $43M in funding for global marketing push
The company plans to focus its marketing particularly on the developing world.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2013 -
How a MOOC can benefit from third party discussion options
An OSU prof explains why she went to a platform often used by municipalities in her Coursera class.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2013 -
After 165 years, Chancellor University closes its doors
The school's notable alumni included John D. Rockefeller Sr., but it failed to thrive after exiting bankruptcy as an online-only for-profit.
By Roger Riddell • July 8, 2013 -
For-credit MOOC option flops in Colorado
Institutions and companies looking to charge for MOOC credits may need to rethink their game plans.
By Brian Warmoth • July 8, 2013 -
Deep Dive
4 reasons why universities will go extinct
You may already know that higher education is in crisis, but do you know why?
By Davide Savenije • July 1, 2013 -
Which online degrees are scams? Ranku's new site finds out
Ranku's newly launched site helps students compare online learning programs.
By Davide Savenije • June 27, 2013 -
Apple expands education push with new iOS 7 features
Several new education-specific features give educators and administrators more app control and increase the iPad's ease of use in the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2013 -
U. of Maryland business school, Pearson Embanet to launch online MBA
The new program will start in January.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
Do MOOCs offer unique benefits for international students?
A few of these points apply to all students, but universities should think hard about all of them.
By Brian Warmoth • June 25, 2013 -
How much are iPads in education worth to Apple?
The tech giant has 10 million education tablets in circulation, but a deal with Turkey could more than double that number.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
13 universities exploring ways to end reliance on ed tech industry
The consortium of 13 universities says, however, that it is not discrediting MOOCs or vendor-supplied tech.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
Could 'MOOAs' be even more important than 'MOOCs'?
Whether he intends to make MOOAs a reality or not, Dr. Benjamin Ginsberg's plan is a well thought out critique of MOOCs.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Forget disruptive. Is online learning safe?
Online proctoring firms are ensuring online learning is secure—but how exactly does it work?
By Davide Savenije • June 18, 2013 -
8 ed tech startups looking to hit it big in Boston
Money, mentors and office space will be dedicated to cultivating a new crop of learning and grading companies.
By Brian Warmoth • June 17, 2013 -
Online education's bubble and BYOD policies: The week's most read education news
And did you catch what may happen to Howard University?
By Brian Warmoth • June 14, 2013 -
Do MOOCs create threats to professors' intellectual property?
The AAUP says yes.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013
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