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U of Maine Adds Competency-Based Degree
As reported in Inside Higher Ed, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has created an online, competency-based degree aimed...
Harvard Teams Up With 2U for Online Certificate Program
As reported in Inside Higher Ed, Harvard University announced Monday that three of its schools will create a new business...
Study: OPM Deals Could Hurt Colleges’ Financial Stability, Student Data
As reported in Inside Higher Ed, the Century Foundation, which describes itself as a "progressive, nonpartisan think tank" aimed at...
Harvard Goes Outside to Go Online
Three schools at the oldest university in the United States team up with 2U to start an online program in an emergent field.
Warnings on a Different Kind of For-Profit
Century Foundation cautions that nature of public university deals with online program managers could undermine the institutions’ financial stability and their students’ data.
Archway to a Better Job
McDonald’s brings a flexible approach and free career and college advising to its tuition assistance program, which is aimed in part at keeping employees on the job longer.
Communications Crossroads
Many colleges continue to employ handheld clickers, but smartphone apps are gaining ground.
Try Before You Buy
Drexel University gives prospective distance learners a chance to test free an online course.