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Online Education on Notice
Department of Education’s inspector general says Western Governors University’s competency-based courses do not meet distance education rules. What does finding mean for online learning? Experts weigh in.
Power to Professors
Those behind new open resources for intro economics course see a chance to keep field current while saving students money. Instructors in other disciplines also employing free content to better suit their course needs.
Federal Audit Challenges Faculty Role at WGU
Education Department’s inspector general labels Western Governors as a correspondence-course provider, seeks reimbursement of $713 million in aid and may broadly threaten competency-based education.
Education Dept. to Back For-Profit Deals
As reported in Inside Higher Ed, the Trump administration's Education Department will sign off on controversial acquisitions of two large...
Education Dept. to Back For-Profit Deals
As reported in Inside Higher Ed, the Trump administration's Education Department will sign off on controversial acquisitions of two large...
‘Wait and See’ at Blackboard
Officials say investments in tech support and enhancements have improved the client experience, but observers are cautious about the LMS's future.
Instructional Designers, Looking to be Heard
A new study suggests instructional designers think they would benefit from conducting research in the field of teaching and learning. But institutions and others don’t value their exploration, respondents say.
California community colleges partner With WGU
As reported by Inside Higher Ed, the California Community Colleges Board of Governors approved a new partnership with nonprofit Western...