The rapid expansion of massive open online courses (MOOCs) has left many in international higher education asking how they can compete. With elite American universities dominating the emerging market, will foreign institutions be left behind? 

The Atlantic Canyons off the Northeastern U.S. plunge as deep as 15,000 feet and harbor diverse and fragile marine ecosystems.

Bismarck State College president Larry Skogen briefed a Senate committee on enrollment figures and proposed 2013-15 capital projects

Strapping a giant condor to the back of a raging bull is a central part of an Andean festival celebrated in Peru but some people worried about the endangered vulture's future say it is

In the Wild West of MOOCs, the Rapp Brothers' experiment in launching a mini MOOC to teach Spanish shows how some teachers and entrepreneurs see the trend as a way to either make a buck ...

Education officials in Malaysia say that an agreement signed with China in 2011 to promote educational ties has resulted in a significant increase in student mobility between the two countries.

A student has been expelled from Dawson College after he discovered and reported a flaw in the computer system used by most Quebec CEGEPs

After some challenging years, the university's parent Apollo Group is desperate to reboot its reputation. But the post-retirement compensation terms for its founder, John Sperling won’t do it any favors on the PR front.

Have you decided, as a New Year's resolution, to kiss your couch goodbye and get to the gym? Please accept my applause, especially if you follow through and remain resolved.

It’s common for new presidents on campus to announce how impressed they are with the institution and its people, their excitement about learning more from students, faculty and alumni.