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Campus shuttering in Milwaukee creates momentum for Wisconsin for-profit regulation
Two pieces of legislation are currently on the table at the local and state levels.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 5, 2013 -
2013 NMC Horizon Report identifies six technologies that will change higher ed
Six key challenges facing higher education are also presented in the report.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2013 -
Excelsior and CLEP exams provide fast, inexpensive credit
Could future partnerships with MOOC providers be a possibility?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2013 -
Coursera's 'Fundamentals of Online Education' course breaks down in first week
The irony isn't lost on those who were enrolled in the course.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News: E-textbooks, Davos and Pollack
It's never too late to see what the week's biggest education news was this week. Take a minute and get caught up!
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 1, 2013 -
Wellesley, Dickinson presidents debate MOOC 'revolution'
In response to Thomas L. Friedman's proclamation that the MOOC revolution is here and now, five university leaders have provided their expert opinions.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 29, 2013 -
Problems facing for-profits create uncertainty for online adjuncts
Adjuncts teaching online at for-profits have faced declining opportunities in recent years.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
From Davos 2013: Higher ed monopoly is over, university leaders agree
Consensus at Davos 2013: MOOCs here to stay, university monopoly over.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Online degrees and Dartmouth credits
As MOOCs advanced towards accreditation this week, an arts movement gained a little STEAM.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Online educators draft 'Bill of Rights' for MOOC students
The document is meant to protect students from MOOCs becoming an "Instagram of higher ed."
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Two new announcements advance path to credit for MOOCs
One school will evaluate MOOCs like any other outside course, while a third-party company will assist universities in adding them to regular online curriculum.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Experts provide tips for flipping your classroom
Three experts on flipped instruction share their top six tips for adopting the learning model with Campus Technology.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The top 10 online programs for bachelor's degrees
What does it take for a school to set itself apart in the bustling online higher ed marketplace? U.S. News' rankings offer some insights.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2013 -
UC regents commit to expand online education under pressure from Gov. Brown
Just days after the announcement of San Jose State's online pilot partnership with Coursera, the University of California system is arranging an online expansion of its own.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2013 -
Lynda.com's educational videos attract $103 million in new financing
Bloomberg reports that the company has set a new bar for online education funding.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Four Udacity courses to be reviewed by ACE
The arrangement with ACE is the MOOC provider's second major deal announced this week.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2013 -
Rushkoff calls for MOOCs to leave humanity in learning
The tech philosopher and media critic likes what online learning brings to the table, but he's concerned about the experiences it might displace.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 15, 2013 -
California's online education pilot may change the face of college
The program replaces lower-division and remedial lectures with online courses.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The top 10 Internet sources college students use for writing may depress you
Paper mills and cheat sites still make up nearly a quarter of sources, according to Turnitin.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Coursera unveils fee-based certificates
As MOOCs monetize, Coursera plans to offer "Verified Certificates" for as much as $100.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 9, 2013 -
Kaplan taps former Dallas mayor as new president
Tom Leppert will step on to help the company deal with new challenges and changes in education.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 8, 2013 -
In 2013, MOOCs plot sustainable business models
A year after their arrival, MOOCs are seeking to monetize the model for the future.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 7, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: MOOC impacts, top schools and chat rooms
Need to get up to speed on education news after the holidays? Check out the past week's most popular posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 4, 2013 -
4 types of people MOOCs will affect
As Coursera and edX evolve, will they replace traditional instruction, or just supplement established practices?
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 3, 2013 -
EdX expands spring course offerings to include humanities and social sciences
The semester will also feature the first courses offered by UC-Berkeley since the school joined in July 2012.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013