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Measuring Engagement (With Books)
The e-textbook consortium CourseSmart has announced an analytics program that will provide data about students' usage of a text, which universities can use to link with outcomes.
How 'Open' Are MOOCs?
At Educause, a study about varying definitions of "open educational resources" punctuates ambiguity about "openness" of the new massive online courses.
Business as Usual
New survey from Campus Computing Project suggests that colleges are not taking full advantage of Big Data, and remain apprehensive about open source applications. But many see a role for MOOCs in academic instruction.
Pearson's Open Book
Publishing giant unveils search engine for open educational resources -- and its own content.
Exporting Online
California's Coastline Community College looks east to team up with out-of-state public universities on joint online degree offerings.
MOOCs for Credit
Coursera strikes licensing agreement with Antioch University, bringing business model for massive online courses into sharper focus.
Phoenix Reloads
The University of Phoenix is down after a tough year. But betting against Phoenix is risky, as the flagship for-profit doubles down on career services and its ties with employers.
A New Online Associate Degree
Funded by Gates Foundation, MyCollege Foundation and Mount St. Mary's College launch Portmont College, a new blended model for earning an associate degree.