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Employers as Educators
Amazon moves deeper into offering postsecondary credentials, following Google and other big employers, but largely bypasses traditional colleges with the expanded training options.
Opinion
A University Leader’s Glossary for AI and Machine Learning
Trying to understand this growing presence on campuses? Tim Renick and Drew Magliozzi explain key terms and why they matter.
Pearson’s Next Chapter
The company will abandon its traditional textbook publishing model in favor of a digital-first strategy. Print books will still be available, but students will be encouraged to rent rather than buy.
Hackers Demand $2 Million From Monroe
College’s IT system was attacked by hackers demanding $2 million in Bitcoin. Experts warn that other institutions are vulnerable to similar attacks.
Digital Learning in 'Inside Higher Ed' This Week
Among the topics: boosting degree completion with blockchain; legislation targeting for-profit providers; IT outsourcing.
Bridging Old and New
As plans for California’s new online community college progress, existing two-year colleges in the state get a one-time funding boost for online programs with a vocational focus. How will the two initiatives intersect?
Survey: Nearly Half of Students Distracted by Technology
A recent study analyzed the perspectives of both students and instructors in regards to use of technology in the classroom setting.
Criticism Over IT Outsourcing Decision
Struggling to keep up with technology challenges, Washtenaw Community College plans to pay a third party to manage all of its IT functions. The decision has drawn criticism from faculty and staff members.