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Self-Proclaimed Alternative to College Closes After a Year
MissionU, whose founder promoted his startup as an alternative to "broken" traditional higher education, has closed after admitting just one 25-person class.
New York Doubles Down on Open Educational Resources
State's initial $8 million investment significantly increased number of students in courses taught with OER. With new round of funding for 2018-19, CUNY and SUNY will focus on strategy and sustainability.
Digital Learning in 'Inside Higher Ed' This Week
Among the topics: a company works with universities on boot camps; an innovative university plans to close; new job for a Gates Foundation official.
Repositioning a Prominent Distance Education Center
After four decades as a freestanding entity with budget autonomy, a center for distance education programs and research will be absorbed by its university's social sciences and humanities department. Some faculty members are unhappy.
Opinion
Giving a Voice to Thoughts
A new technology tool from MIT enables silent communication between human and computer. Ray Schroeder looks ahead to potential implications for teaching and learning.
Online Learning Consortium Unveils New E-Book
The collection of excerpts from prominent digital learning leaders' writing touches on teaching, data analytics and institutional strategy.
New Leader for U.S. Distance Learning Association
Reggie Smith III will serve as the U.S. Distance Learning Association's CEO and executive director after serving for seven years...
Digital Learning in 'Inside Higher Ed' This Week
The following news relevant to readers of "Inside Digital Learning" appeared in Inside Higher Ed this week: After one university...