Technology and new media

By Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed

More than 300,000 people have signed up to the University of Edinburgh’s free massive open online courses (Moocs) since they were first announced in July 2012, it has been revealed.

Universities face a serious threat from free online degree courses, the vice-chancellor of the University of Cambridge has warned.

Online study certificates go on sale, but Coursera’s Andrew Ng tells Chris Parr they won’t match traditional degrees

Lecturers’ live-to-camera marking of student work proves to be a low-budget hit, reports Chris Parr

Edinburgh’s chief information officer offers advice for Futurelearn platform. Chris Parr reports

Traditional values for OU-led Mooc platform that aims to rival US providers. Chris Parr reports

Cambridge tech to boost students’ computer skills captures imagination of British public. Chris Parr reports

Live tweeting at conferences is on the rise as audience members share with online followers, but some think it improper, impolite and plain rude. Chris Parr navigates the new-media rules

Gandhi is the inspiration for a rail-based college. Joanna Sugden reports from New Delhi

The value of a traditional, campus-based degree is being eroded by rising confidence in online courses, a US survey has revealed.

Personal experience can drive scholars to push the boundaries in their chosen field, writes Jon Marcus

Beware online misrepresentation, says academic mistakenly linked to tarot book. Chris Parr reports

But tailored training can boost take-up among scholars at all levels, researcher tells Chris Parr

If Moocs are the future of learning, they’re still not without precedents or pitfalls, reports Tom Barfield