Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about innovation and the future of education. The conversation always starts the same way. A friend corners me and says, ...

You decided it’s time to earn your degree. You’ve considered the traditional approach that involves taking courses on a college campus, but perhaps you don’t have the time or interest in that type of ...

A new online journal billing itself as the first peer-reviewed publication dedicated to the college syllabus has published its first issue, and its editor hopes its emphasis on one facet of coursework ...

Let’s be honest: no one’s exactly excited to read through a syllabus. It’s usually handed out (or posted) on the first day of class, and most of us skim through it… maybe. But after a few semesters at ...

An increasing number of students in California are graduating from high school with college credits under their belt. The main three ways to do this are through Advanced Placement courses, dual ...

Across the nation, first-year college students are arriving at their new campus homes and are engaged in orientation programs—essentially crash courses on life as a college student. They are settling ...

The University of California is joining a national initiative to offer free online courses to students at low-income high schools across the country beginning next year. The university system is ...

Whether you’re a current student, working professional or just curious about college, individual online courses let you earn credits, build career-ready skills and explore new fields — all without ...

Students who take a few courses at community colleges increase their chances of earning a bachelor's degree, according to a new study from the Community College Research Center at Columbia ...