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The life of an online professor
Aarti Shahani May 15, 2013
For the growing number of professors teaching Massive Open Online Courses, it means a lot of work, and sometimes stardom, too.
Why you shouldn't go back to school
Barbara Bogaev May 10, 2013
In her new book, "Don't Go Back to School,"author Kio Stark discusses why scores of people think traditional higher education is a waste of money.
There's a huge market in online education for veterans
Amy Scott May 7, 2013
U.S. News & World Report has released its first-ever rankings of the 'Best Online Education Programs for Veterans'. A look at the market and the sometimes predatory companies taking advantage of vets.
Summer becomes the season for college prep
Sally Herships May 6, 2013
As getting into college becomes ever more competitive, more students are spending the summers creating fodder for college applications.
Is a 529 college savings account right for you?
Paddy Hirsch May 1, 2013
Many parents are opting for 529 savings plans -- college savings accounts that aren’t subject to any tax as long as the money’s used for tuition. Are they right for you?
Backlash builds against online classes
Amy Scott Apr 30, 2013
Faculty at Duke and Amherst reject online partnerships -- for now.
States push to tie university funding to better performance
Amy Scott Apr 24, 2013
California Governor Jerry Brown is looking to join other states in basing funding increases at public universities on measures like higher graduation rates.
What DeVry's earnings say about the for-profit college business
Amy Scott Apr 23, 2013
As for-profit colleges learn to survive with fewer students, the rise of free online courses raises new questions.
No classes needed: Southern New Hampshire University emphasizes skills
Amy Scott Apr 18, 2013
Students at Southern New Hampshire University can now receive federal financial aid for a "self-paced online program" with no traditional courses or professors. It’s all about mastering competencies. Will it work?
Would you rather have a teacher or a computer grade your schoolwork?
Jonathan Zittrain Apr 15, 2013
EdX, a Harvard-MIT project, will offer essay grading software to colleges free of charge. You might imagine that teachers and professors would embrace the labor saving. But, not all do.
