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Rebundling College
Higher education faces challenges, writes Larry D. Large. But the solution isn't to further break apart its functions, but to bolster them.
Student and Shipbuilder
New shipbuilding apprenticeship at Old Dominion University may be first of its kind to include a bachelor's degree, paid for by the shipyard, which also kicks in at least $225,000 during each apprentice's course.
Surveying the MOOC Landscape
An updated study of massive open online courses from Harvard U. and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology finds diverse learner populations and interests -- and the need for more research.
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Techno Fantasies
Audrey Watters and Sara Goldrick-Rab challenge Kevin Carey's The End of College.
American Ignorance
The public is shockingly unaware of the world, and educators and civic leaders need to confront this problem, writes Sanford J. Ungar.
Crossing a Line?
Reed student creates stir by saying that he was banned from class after disputing statistic on sexual assault. The college, though, says he had a pattern of behavior that was disruptive for reasons unrelated to what he was arguing.
Obama and Walker: Both Wrong
The president and the Wisconsin governor are both placing too much emphasis on a narrow vision for higher education that won't help students with their careers or true learning, write Matthew T. Hora, Ross J. Benbow and Amanda K. Oleson.