The messages articulated at a gathering of education publishers this week contrast sharply with those offered at an earlier summit of education investor and entrepreneurs.
Lee Wilson, a consultant to education publishers, argues that publishing companies are more innovative, teacher-friendly, and better for taxpayers than critics acknowledge.
A major software trade association says the recent, severe economic downturn may be a “tipping point” for the adoption of open education resources.
Prominent researcher Sugata Mitra has won an award to design a “cloud-based” school, in India, that would emphasize student-centered learning.
Newly appointed CEO Jim Marshall outlines changes to product offerings and approach in wake of slumping sales.
With publishing industry changing, stakeholders debate how free content and new products will determine its future.
“I do think there’s a time where Pearson won’t be known for textbooks or instructional programs at all,” says Peter Cohen.
Pearson, Cengage, and MacMillan Higher Education sue open content start-up in latest battle over free and paid education content.
PowerMyLearning.com plans to aggregate free education content, collect performance data, and solicit ratings.
Blackboard bolsters its learning management system offerings, but is it at the expense of the open software community?