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Survey: Californians' support for online education on the rise
But will it be enough to shift university system attitudes in the state?
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2013 -
Can MOOCs really teach the arts and humanities?
Seven thought leaders at Stanford University shared their perspectives.
By Davide Savenije • June 5, 2013 -
Coursera, Google Glass and Common Core: This week's most read education news
Want to see what everyone else was reading this week? Have a quick look right here.
By Brian Warmoth • May 31, 2013 -
Online learning startup EduKart raises $500K in capital
The startup aims to provide India and the developing world with quality online education.
By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 Google Glass uses in education
Sorry, you'll look goofy trying out any of these high-tech tricks in your classroom.
By Brian Warmoth • May 30, 2013 -
MOOC provider Coursera announces 10 new partner institutions
The new partners are expected to primarily utilize Coursera as a blended learning tool on their own campuses.
By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2013 -
In Deals With 10 Public Universities, Coursera Bids for Role in Credit Courses
Coursera, the Silicon Valley-based provider of massive open online courses, announced on Thursday a series of deals with state universities that would place the young company squarely in the middle of the current upheaval in public higher education. The company, which has made its name by work...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
State systems and universities in nine states start experimenting with Coursera
Universities from New Mexico to New York will join Coursera in a sprawling expansion of the Silicon Valley startup's efforts to take online education to the masses. Together, state systems and flagship universities in nine states will help the company test new business models and teaching ...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
How are universities preparing for MOOCs?
The University of Minnesota relied heavily on technical assistance from the school's librarians.
By Davide Savenije • May 28, 2013 -
Most Read Education News of the Week: edX, Tumblr and iPads
Need to catch up on the week's biggest ed tech news? There was a lot to see in our most popular posts.
By Brian Warmoth • May 24, 2013 -
Video education startup PopExpert raises $2M in seed funding
PopExpert helps lifelong learners connect with experts for one-to-one instruction.
By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2013 -
MOOC platform edX announces 15 new university partners
The Harvard and MIT-funded MOOC provider added 15 higher education institutions spanning nine countries. Here they are.
By Davide Savenije • May 21, 2013 -
Doximity to deliver continuing medical education online
The Cleveland Clinic will award credit to physicians who use the site's new educational tools.
By Roger Riddell • May 21, 2013 -
Most Read Education News of the Week: SAT cancellations and Google
Want to see what everyone else liked on Education Dive this week? Get caught up on your news right now.
By Brian Warmoth • May 17, 2013 -
Yale joins MOOC frenzy with Coursera partnership
The move follows a December report encouraging the Ivy League institution to increase its online efforts.
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2013 -
Microsoft Research launches MOOC engineering pilot in India
Microsoft Research India and Visvesvaraya Technological University are taking a cue from MOOCs with their engineering pilot project.
By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2013 -
Udacity, Georgia Tech to launch online computer science masters program
AT&T is also helping launch the low-cost degree program.
By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2013 -
U. of Phoenix recommended for reaccreditation, but doubts linger
Governance and other issues remain sticking points for the accreditation board.
By Roger Riddell • May 14, 2013 -
New data reveals low MOOC completion rates
The data also revealed the best- and worst-performing MOOCs so far.
By Davide Savenije • May 10, 2013 -
Coursera, Chegg join forces to bring free e-texts to MOOCs
Select courses will now have the option to provide print- and copy-prohibited e-textbooks.
By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2013 -
MOOC controversy continues as San Jose State faculty union joins debate
Universities are taking different approaches to the use of MOOCs.
By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Solving the skills gap: Udemy, TechCrunch launch online learning platform for the tech world
CrunchU seeks to fill the "skills gap" for the tech and startup industry.
By Davide Savenije • May 8, 2013 -
UPenn establishes new conflict of interest policy for online teaching
Do universities need to clarify their conflict of interest policies in regards to online teaching?
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2013 -
Harvard professor Sandel responds to MOOC condemnation
After professors at San Jose State refused to use his MOOC, Harvard's Michael Sandel replied to the criticism.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013 -
Deep Dive
edX president on how MOOCs will change higher education
Anant Agarwal, president of edX, shared his thoughts at a panel on Friday.
By Davide Savenije • May 3, 2013