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Here's what MOOC instructors really think about online learning
The Chronicle of Higher Education has just released a survey of MOOC professors and their thoughts on MOOCs.
By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2013 -
Noodle acquires Lore—and its education network
The two education space startups come together with strengths in search and social connection.
By Brian Warmoth • March 15, 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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Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: SXSW, Harvard emails and MOOCs
Need a briefing on the most popular news in education from the past week? We've got you covered.
By Brian Warmoth • March 15, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 MOOCs educators should take as students
Unsure about where you stand on MOOCs? Try taking one of these education-oriented options for yourself.
By Brian Warmoth • March 14, 2013 -
MOOCs could save higher ed — but will they succeed?
While the arrival of MOOCs is well-timed, researchers are working to answer several lingering questions.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2013 -
Calif. bill proposes credit for online learning
A new bill would force public universities and colleges to accept credit for any online course, not just their own.
By Davide Savenije • March 13, 2013 -
Iversity wants to be the Coursera of Europe
Berlin-based startup iversity plans on bringing the MOOC "revolution" to Europe.
By Davide Savenije • March 12, 2013 -
Desire2Learn acquires collaboration platform Wiggio
The purchase will allow Desire2Learn to open a Boston office.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2013 -
Will MOOCs make top universities even more elite?
Attendees of Harvard and MIT's private summit on Monday think so.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2013 -
McGraw-Hill's multi-player Congress game nabs Georgia Perimeter's vote
An American Government instructor at the school says the game, in which players take on the role of a member of Congress, increased student engagement.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Sequestration and the SAT
Did you catch the biggest news stories in education this week? Get caught up right now.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 28, 2013 -
4,300 sign up for Ball State comic book MOOC
Now the question is how many will complete it.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 28, 2013 -
Apple touts first billion iTunes U downloads
Apple has itself an online learning platform with a following, according to the numbers.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 28, 2013 -
ShareStream Integrates Video with Desire2Learn's Learning Environment
ShareStream recently unveiled a new version of its video extension for teaching and learning that integrates with Desire2Learn's learning management system (LMS), Learning Environment. According to ShareStream, the latest version allows users to: Upload and transcode audio and video conten...
By Elizabeth Robins • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Education innovator wins $1 million TED Prize
Dr. Sugata Mitra will use the money to continue his experimental "school in the cloud" program.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Harvard Business CIO will be McGraw-Hill's new ed tech chief
Stephen Laster, Harvard Business School's CIO, will be McGraw-Hill Education's next chief digital officer.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 26, 2013 -
University of Phoenix accreditation may get detention
A team from the Higher Learning Commission recommends probation for the Apollo Group subsidiary.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2013 -
Who performs the worst in online courses?
New research has some answers about various student types.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Degrees, edX and Fox News
Forget to read the news this week? These were the most popular posts on Education Dive.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 22, 2013 -
MOOC professor calls it quits halfway through his course
He's leaving the Coursera microeconomics class in someone else's hands.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2013 -
UW-Madison to offer MOOCs this fall
The school's new deal with Coursera will see its first four pilot MOOCs launched over the next year.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2013 -
EdX developing plans to earn revenue from its MOOCs
Can the nonprofit MOOC provider become self-sustaining?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2013 -
Coursera and edX hope to expand reach with international university partners
Schools in Hong Kong, Italy, France and Switzerland are among the new partners for both providers.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2013 -
How will higher ed accreditation work in the online age?
At a forum hosted Stanford's Graduate School of Education, experts and innovators debated the meaning of an education and how to measure it.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 13, 2013 -
George Washington U administrators skeptical of MOOCs
The uncertainty could delay the school's MOOC rollout.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 11, 2013