The use of educational technology continues to grow, but some question its practical benefits for students going forward as it becomes more prevalent.

Learn how the marriage of data and technology can improve education in this interview with Dr. Matthew Pittinsky, CEO of Parchment Inc.

Offering free online courses from top universities, will Coursera change the direction of higher education or is it just a fad? Explore the pros and cons.

MOOCs represent the latest development in the open source campaign. Poised to revolutionize college classes online, MOOCs offer free online courses from universities around the world. Some programs offer for-credit MOOCs for a nominal fee. Learn about 10 innovative MOOC programs in this informative piece.

Gamification, the incorporation of game elements into non-gaming environments, is gaining ground in education thanks to recent studies, successes and technological improvements. Find out how it's shaping the future of education, from the college level all the way down.

Educational technology is changing the face of education from kindergarten through college. Find out what's on the horizon for 2013 and beyond.

Changes in technology have revolutionized the world -- and the education technology industry is no different. This interview with McGraw-Hill Education director, Brian Belardi sheds light on how cloud-based adaptive solutions aid students and professors alike.

Hybrid learning--which combines traditional and online education--is more than a fad: it is a clear example of how technology could reshape education as we know it. This primer discusses the theory, the practice and the outcomes of blended learning in the truly modern classroom.

Education technology startups offer interactive communications and math mastery tools for learners, plus number-crunching programs for educators. Check out 10 innovators in the EdTech scene.

As the cost of textbooks soars to over $1,100 per year for the average college student, edu-tech advocates are heralding a new era of digital textbooks. But of all digital educational technology, open-source textbooks offer the real cost savings potential to students -- and schools.