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Which Schools Graduate The Most Entrepreneurs?
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There's a group of colleges that see huge investment in startups founded by graduates. So which schools graduate the most entrepreneurs?
EdX Unveils A Broader Spring Catalog Of MOOCs
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EdX announced its spring course and module offerings today and there's a bigger focus on humanities and social sciences.
Activate ED Wants To Find The Next Leaders In Education
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Activate ED is a new consortium (announced just moments ago) that hopes to pair the best of the best educators with the schools and other organizations that need them most.
Harvard Launches First Free edX Courses Today; Over 100,000 Students Registered
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We know you've heard a lot about MOOCs lately. And we know you've heard about EdX, too (especially since we've already written a bit about it). Online learning is nothing new, and though Harvard announced the courses way back in July, today is the official start of HarvardX classes.
What Education Do You Need To Become President?
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This is an election year in the U.S. and both candidates are Harvard Law alums. They're well-spoken and are no slouches in the IQ department. So does this mean EVERY president of every country should be at the top of their Ivy League class?
5 Potential Ways MOOCs Will Evolve
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Massive Open Online Courses (aka MOOCs) are the biggest trend affecting education right now. They've gotten the attention of VCs, Harvard, MIT, and students around the world. So what's the big deal and what does the future hold? Edudemic Magazine dives into the world of MOOCs.
Which College Has The Biggest Social Media Presence?
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If you're a lover of statistics and college, you're in luck. There's a popular new infographic that's just been released with your name on it. It takes a look at which colleges have the biggest presence on social media. From Facebook likes to Pinterest and Google+ followers to Klout scores, it's got 'em all.
Think You Can Pass Harvard’s 1869 Entrance Exam?
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Think you could get into Harvard if you applied today? What if you applied back in 1869? I'm guessing it would have been quite a bit harder since you'd have to be able to show some pretty interesting knowledge. There's a big focus on Latin and Greek and not as much on your SAT scores. So get ready to try and get into Harvard like it's 1869!
The Teacher’s A-Z Guide To Important Education Resources
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While browsing some of the terrific resources at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, I happened across a fabulous list of useful links and resources that I wanted to pass on to Edudemic readers. It's hundreds of links to just about everything a teacher needs to know. Literally. From Adult Education to Testing and Standards, it's all here.
How The Richest School In The World Spends Money
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The richest school in the world has a lot of decisions to make. Harvard University has to figure out the best way to maintain its lead over other schools while delivering the best possible education to its students. So how does the school actually spend tuition dollars? A new infographic from Online Universities sheds some light on the little-known ways Harvard spends its money.
2 Ways MOOCs Just Became The Schools Of The Future
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There are some major developments in the MOOCs (sounds silly, I know) world that are truly a picture of things to come. The legitimacy of online learning and MOOCs in particular is growing thanks to what happened this week.
Harvard Investigating Massive Cheating Scandal Involving 125 Students
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This could be one for the Ivy League history books. Harvard is reportedly investigating a widespread instance of cheating that involves more than 125 undergraduates.
New Interactive Tool Helps Explain The Global Spread Of Capitalism
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There's a new tool that's perfect for finance, economics, math, and history teachers alike. It's a web-based interactive map that displays the spread of capitalism based on the location of where Adam Smith's 'An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations' book has been published.
The Current State Of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
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Technology is paving a new way for more students to connect with some of the best teachers on the planet.
INFOGRAPHIC: Ivy League Schools Go Head-to-head–on Facebook
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Ever wonder how centuries of academic prowess translate to social media clout? Wonder no more.
Harvard and MIT Introduce edX: The Future Of Online Learning
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Harvard and MIT just anounced edX. It's quite possibly the biggest change to online learning in recent memory. But it's not because of who is involved. It's because of something else.
