U.S. Rep. George Miller of California, the ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, recently proposed a new bill that would provide $500 million in grants to states and schools for educational technology. The bill is backed by numerous edu...

In the past, options for non-traditional students were few and often undesirable. Instead of receiving an education from an accredited institution, people who could not afford to relocate would have to settle for a local, less esteemed school with far fewer resources and programs. Recent educational technological advancements, however, have provided non-traditional stud...

Two recent initiatives from edX, a nonprofit focused on researching and providing online learning opportunities through its open-source technology, have shown it to be a leader in online education. edX is focused on transforming online learning and educating students of all ages, social statuses and incomes worldwide. Its courses ...

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