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‘Neuromyth’ or Helpful Model?
A nearly century-old idea about learning remains “ubiquitous” despite scant scientific evidence to back it up, many experts say. But others still see value in the concept.
The Language of MOOCs
Can providers of massive open online courses achieve their goal of educating the most possible people when their offerings are overwhelmingly in English? No, Roberto Rey Agudo argues.
(Early) Signs of (Modest) Online Saturation
Does a small decline in the share of all academic programs that are delivered at a distance suggest that online has peaked?
Slow Burn for OER Adoption, Awareness
The number of instructors aware of and using OER continues to grow -- but many remain out of the loop. Will the market continue to shift?
Digital Learning in 'Inside Higher Ed' This Week
Among the topics covered: the DeVos agenda on higher education innovation and regulation; purchase of online university proceeds.
Harvard Business School Ditches HBX Name
The school’s online learning platform will change its name to Harvard Business School Online, having proven itself worthy of the prestigious brand.
Overhauling Rules for Higher Ed
The Education Department's proposals for upcoming negotiated rule-making process would narrow the responsibilities of accreditors and modify federal definitions for credit hour and distance education.
Grand Canyon’s OPM Business Takes Shape
Grand Canyon University's for-profit spin-off takes a bold step into the online program management space with acquisition of Orbis Education.