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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 -
Former Zynga COO hired by Udacity
Vish Makhijani will now lead the MOOC provider’s operations.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013 -
Senators accuse for-profit colleges of preying on members of U.S. military
Two senators accused the for-profit education sector of trying to increase military enrollments to receive additional federal aid money.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Lessons learned from Johns Hopkins' first MOOCs
John Hopkins' Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology revealed the challenges and opportunities MOOCs provide at the UBTech conference in Orlando, Fla.
By Elizabeth Robins • June 12, 2013 -
MOOC startup iversity announces first 10 courses
The Berlin-based startup is trying to drive the MOOC conversation in Europe.
By Davide Savenije • June 11, 2013 -
SEC investigating Corinthian Colleges
The for-profit education company was subpoenaed by the agency June 6.
By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2013 -
Coursera gains first university partner in England
The University of London will partner with the MOOC provider for four courses launching this month.
By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2013
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