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Blended teaching MOOC to arrive via Google+
The nonprofit Blended Schools Network will launch its new MOOC, Today's Blended Teacher, in April.
By Davide Savenije • March 28, 2013 -
Harvard asks alumni to donate time to new MOOC
The new MOOC is based on one of the Ivy League institution's most popular courses, "Concepts of the Ancient Greek Hero."
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2013 -
Apollo enrollment numbers plummet
The for-profit giant is facing a reckoning due to declining enrollment figures and government probes into its business practices.
By Davide Savenije • March 25, 2013 -
New Pearson app will enable access to Purdue's Online Writing Lab
Purdue University's famous Online Writing Lab will be available through Pearson Writer, the company's mobile writer's resource.
By Davide Savenije • March 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
MOOCs: A Napster-level threat to copyright and higher ed?
Dive Insight: MOOCs may not have a copyright problem yet, but there is a conversation unfolding that needs to take place.
By Brian Warmoth • March 20, 2013 -
U.S. Education Dept. to allow 'competency-based' student aid
The Education Department laid out the specifics in a letter sent to colleges Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013 -
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 -
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
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