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Paying for Proof

Coursera unveils fee-based, verified courses, which could generate revenue for the company and its university partners.

Journal Archive Opens Up (Some)

After a successful pilot, JSTOR is launching its Register & Read program, which lets anyone read up to three articles from 1,200 of its journals every two weeks in exchange for demographic information.
Opinion

Dog Days

Did Bo help get the president re-elected? Scott McLemee looks into the burgeoning literature on canine politics.

Do Veterans Graduate?

The U.S. Veterans Administration and the National Student Clearinghouse team up to track graduation rates.

'Against Fairness'

Philosopher discusses new book on why favoritism is better than fairness.

Educator or Historian?

American Historical Association highlights lack of pedagogical preparation in Ph.D. programs.
Opinion

Why Students Gripe About Grades

Professors can change attitudes, but only by thinking about educational values, and not just grading policies, writes Cathy Davidson.

MLA Weighs In on CUNY

Delegates vote in favor of increased gun control and more information on adjunct working conditions, and against CUNY transfer system.