Ed Surge Dhawal Shah December 28, 2021 In 2021, two of the biggest MOOC providers had an “exit” event. Coursera went public, while edX was acquired by the public company 2U for $800 million and lost its non-profit status. Ten years ago, more than 300,000 learners were taking the three free Stanford courses that kicked off the modern MOOC […]
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Inside Higher Ed Jaye Sablan and Bill Mahoney January 3, 2022 Jaye Sablan and Bill Mahoney describe how it can be an important tool for equity in graduate student career development One key factor that contributes to the successful professional development of underserved graduate student populations—first generation, BIPOC, women, international, as well as individuals whose identities lie at […]
Read MoreInside Higher Ed Maria Carrasco January 3, 2022 A new California law, which took effect Jan. 1, requires the state’s public institutions to update records for students who have legally changed their names and allows graduates to request an updated copy of their diploma at no cost. Advocates say that could greatly benefit transgender and gender-nonconforming students. […]
Read MoreInside Higher Ed Scott Jaschik January 3, 2022 Omicron’s arrival leads many colleges to shift plans for the semester that starts today on many campuses. Some colleges face criticism for doing so, and some face criticism for not making changes. Remember the start of the fall semester, when college presidents spoke about how their institutions […]
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