Penn to offer Ivy League's first online bachelor's degree

The liberal arts program is aimed at adult and other nontraditional learners, reflecting the growing trend of colleges expanding their footprint online. 

By James Paterson • Sept. 20, 2018

As Woz U turns 1, program matches newly minted tech talent to a hungry workforce

Technology education programs, whether forged with higher ed or established in-house, are helping people of all ages carve a spot in the digital economy.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 5, 2018

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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. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

$10M gift expands William & Mary online MBA program

The new School of Business Center for Online Learning will offer more options to students and expand MBA enrollment.

By James Paterson • Sept. 5, 2018

Penn offers first online degree program

The low-cost master's degree in computer and information technology intends to reach to students who can't access or afford the on-campus program.

By James Paterson • Aug. 30, 2018

Report: Former for-profit students call out 'superficial' experience, ballooning debt

The Center for Responsible Lending conducted focus groups with 75 students who attended for-profit institutions in Florida and took out student loans.

By Halona Black • Aug. 30, 2018

Arizona State online biology students getting hands-on experience in virtual labs

A pilot this fall will be expanded to offer virtual reality equipment to 140 students.

By James Paterson • Aug. 28, 2018

Can law schools increase enrollment with online learning?

The American Bar Association just made it easier for institutions to expand their Juris Doctor degree programs online.

By Halona Black • Aug. 23, 2018

FedEx offers 11,000 hub workers free online degrees through the U of Memphis

The public university joins a growing number of institutions benefiting from renewed corporate interest in educating employees.

By James Paterson • Aug. 22, 2018

Virtual labs to teach in-demand tech skills take shape

Eight California community colleges are working with IT experts to create cloud-based labs in order to enroll more students and reduce instructor workloads.

By James Paterson • Aug. 15, 2018

Artificial intelligence gaining ground as college teaching tool

The technology is being used to help students memorize STEM coursework and improve writing skills, among other things.

By James Paterson • Aug. 15, 2018

LMS market after Blackboard-Moodle breakup

The learning management system leaders separately announced that their "uncomfortable" six-year partnership is over. Does the split signal bigger changes for the LMS market? 

By James Paterson • Aug. 2, 2018

The challenge of a universal transcript

Students learn in different ways, but it's hard for higher education leaders to assess the value of each credential earned. Could blockchain and mixed modality frameworks be the solution? 

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 1, 2018

What are the top trends in ed tech?

Educause surveyed experts about the technologies that have had the biggest impact during the past 20 years. Here are the findings.

By James Paterson • July 25, 2018

Antioch U trims traditional courses, adds 'massive online division'

Facing a large deficit, traditional programs will be phased out at the university's Midwest campus.

By James Paterson • July 24, 2018

LinkedIn e-learning platform available free through libraries

A $2 million deal with Ohio public libraries, which officials say is the first of its kind, allows patrons to access 12,000 courses, including pathways to job skills.

By James Paterson • July 24, 2018

Evaluation of online learning effectiveness growing in importance

Experts say colleges need to examine the effectiveness and costs of their online courses — and keep them up to date.

By James Paterson • July 20, 2018

California college students can take free online course from any state institution

Program allows students to take one online class at no charge from any of the state's 23 colleges and universities.

By James Paterson • July 16, 2018

How can Berklee offer online courses at one-third the cost of residential classes?

The prestigious music college, which had 1,138 undergraduate online students last fall, up from 244 two years ago, is attracting learners "who might otherwise not have pursed a degree."

By James Paterson • July 12, 2018

A college program that 'never ends'

The University of Michigan wants to make long-term connection with business school graduates, offering them 42 additional courses.

By James Paterson • July 9, 2018

One small college moves online — carefully

Muhlenberg College began offering online courses for the first time this summer, but the task force that developed the plan said no to MOOCs.

By James Paterson • July 6, 2018

Online course development made easy?

Penn State University says it is developing a system that will improve standardization of courses and collaboration among online instructors.

By James Paterson • July 5, 2018

Helping students choose appropriate online courses

Five higher education organizations together develop guidance for students considering online classes.

By James Paterson • July 2, 2018

Google IT support course offered at 25 community colleges

Google says 14 companies that can't fill IT support positions will consider hiring students who complete the program.

By James Paterson • June 27, 2018

High school grads want job skills next, survey shows

The College Savings Foundation report suggests high schoolers are increasingly considering two-year schools, despite trend reports.

By James Paterson • June 26, 2018

Giant MOOCs succeeding in enrollment, ROI

The top 10 massive open online courses show a range of topics succeed — from artificial intelligence to the pursuit of happiness.

By James Paterson • June 26, 2018