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The Academic Advantages of Twitter
Being active on the platform can provide scholars with a number of important benefits, writes Christopher Schaberg.
Separating Education From Credentialing
Technology think tank says standardized testing by outside groups and alternative forms of credentialing could create helpful competitive pressure on higher education and the traditional college degree.
Where Open Textbooks Are Used
While most faculty members are still unaware of open educational resources, use in introductory courses nearly rivals that of traditional textbooks, study finds.
The Pulse: ExamSoft's Jason Gad
This month's edition of the “Pulse” podcast features an interview with Jason Gad, vice president of business development at ExamSoft.
Feds Soften Distance Ed Rule
Education Department releases proposed rule on state approval of online programs, cutting a provision that would require states to review all out-of-state colleges.
Falwell's Bully Pulpit
On the eve of his prime-time speech at the GOP convention, Liberty U president discusses political advocacy in higher education and how Donald Trump is seeking to encourage more of it.
Virtual Reality on the Horizon
The hype has some colleges wondering if now is the right time to jump in. High costs and development issues suggest the technology is still years away from making a difference.
A Recipe for Engagement
New York University at Shanghai experiments with educational videos to study how it can reach Chinese students online.