Online Learning
Math fears face a computer, a college, and a MOOC
I've spent my life avoiding math whenever possible. Whole numbers requiring manipulation beyond addition or subtraction make me anxious. Fractions and equations irritate me, Cleveland.com reports. …
Professors’ open letter: MOOCs a ‘compromise of quality education’
The latest professorial backlash against massive open online courses (MOOCs) comes from San Jose State University (SJSU), where just last month edX officials and MOOC advocates trumpeted the expansion of…
Colleges adapt online courses to ease burden
Dazzled by the potential of free online college classes, educators are now turning to the gritty task of harnessing online materials to meet the toughest challenges in American higher education:…
How online education saves everyone money
Three times a week, 15 weeks a semester, you can expect to see Sandra DeSousa teaching a room of 150 to 250 students the math they should have learned in…
Exploring the ‘dark side’ of MOOCs
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are the latest higher-education trend to capture attention, but not everyone is convinced that MOOCs are the solution to accessible post-secondary education. A new infograph…
Students prefer to take ‘important’ courses face to face
The independent nature of online courses has seemingly driven community college students to sign up for less challenging classes online while taking tough classes in a traditional classroom.…
Decision on California’s controversial online courses expected soon
California legislators are expected to decide next week on the fate of a much-criticized plan to address overcrowding issues by allowing online courses from unaccredited platforms count for credit at…
Florida to open first online-only public university in U.S.
Public university students in Florida next year will be able to start working toward college degrees without actually going to college, under a law Governor Rick Scott signed on Monday…
Lawmakers to colleges: No more social media prying
College students’ social media privacy is officially a bipartisan issue.…
Washington online university aims for state financial aid
Washington State's only accredited online university is getting closer to providing state tuition assistance, KNDO reports. …