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Cathy N. Davidson suggests some easy yet constructive ways to introduce and frame a course that can enhance student-centered learning. More...
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Le M.E.S.R.I. mène en continu des actions en faveur de l'innovation. Il propose des mesures incitatives à la création d'entreprises innovantes. Il favorise le développement de jeunes entreprises à travers, notamment, des aides fiscales. Il définit un cadre juridique, parallèlement à des actions de sensibilisation, pour faciliter l'intégration des jeunes dans le monde de l'entreprise et pour développer les synergies entre recherche privée et recherche publique. Plus...
Non-Degree Certificates Buy High Value
A new report from the Strada Education Network, Lumina Foundation and Gallup says that American adults who hold certificates and certifications, but no college degree, report better employment and lives than those without certificates. Lumina says that five percent of individuals without a college degree have a certificate. More...
Survey: Majority of Faculty Acknowledge that Textbook Affordability Is an Issue on Their Campus
In a recent survey, 90 percent of faculty reported that textbook affordability is a concern for their institution. Yet just 40 percent said their school has a program focused on reducing textbook costs. More...
Coursera’s Monetization Journey: From 0 to $100+ Million in Revenue
According to Forbes, Coursera’s 2018 estimated revenue is around $140 million. (In our analysis of Coursera in 2017, Class Central estimated Coursera’s 2017 revenue in the range of $100 million.) More...
Hackers are turning our AI security systems against us — but they can be stopped
With the use of AI growing in almost all areas of business and industry, we have a new problem to worry about – the “hijacking” of artificial intelligence. Hackers use the same techniques and systems that help us, to compromise our data, our security, and our lifestyle. More...
America’s desire to reskill is making online education cheaper
The average annual cost of a private four-year college (tuition and on-campus housing) is more than $50,000 and a public college averages just over $24,000 a year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. More...
Penn State World Campus Taps Google Cloud to Build Virtual Advising Assistant
At the start of the spring 2020 semester this January, Penn State World Campus will have a new artificial intelligence tool for answering the most common requests from its undergraduate students. More...
15 online camps to entertain and educate kids all summer long
If managing your kids’ summer schedules is running you ragged, you may want to consider the online option. Apps, websites, and even full-fledged virtual camps offer a wide range of summer learning opportunities, and can provide the ideal activity during a “staycation” or a fill-in between other activities. More...