Ed Tech: Page 54


  • Is the online education bubble about to burst?

    A Forbes writer believes it is, and argues that it will come long before a bubble for traditional college ever exists.

    By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2013
  • Do for-profits prey on young African-Americans' dreams?

    A disproportionately high number of African-Americans enrolled in higher education between 2003 and 2009 ended up in for-profit programs.

    By Roger Riddell • June 9, 2013
  • CIO tech habits, Oprah and eduClipper: The week's most read education news

    Find out what the big stories in education were this week. It's all here at your fingertips.

    By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2013
  • 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
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    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
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    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