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Blogs, Essays or Both?
U. of Michigan researcher finds that different formats for assignments result in notably different qualities of writing.
The End of College?
New America's Kevin Carey answers questions about his new book, The End of College, which looks to the past in charting a possible future for higher education.
Not a Tsunami, But...
Stanford president outlines vision for a more digital future for higher education, but also rejects idea that undergraduate degrees will disappear or that higher education is "deeply broken."
Distance Ed Myths Debunked
Do you think most fully online students are enrolled at for-profit institutions? Read on.
All the News That's Fit to Teach
The New York Times announces a new education initiative, almost three years after it shut down its last major effort.
Opinion
Motivating Faculty to Teach Online
In the second part of a series on the influence of MOOCs on faculty behavior, Marie Norman offers suggestions for how administrators can use the courses to encourage professors to teach online.
'The Pulse': Bryan Alexander and Higher Ed's Future
The Pulse podcast features an interview with Bryan Alexander.
Moving Ahead With Competency
Eight Washington State community colleges will offer an online, competency-based business degree, as emerging form of higher education wins fans -- and some critics -- in the state.