In Focus

Author explains themes of new book about how technology and "open access" ideas are changing education.

Influx of note sharing Web sites that allow students to upload and download class notes has raised questions, but also helped to increase access to higher education.

Federal Circuit panel invalidates course management giant's patent claims, handing major victory to competitor Desire2Learn.

New medical schools are launching curriculums with more use of simulation and more social science -- and many established schools are moving in that direction, too.

At annual users conference, a "listening session" features more complaints than executives had time for. Customer service faulted by many.

Purchase of rival that was making inroads in course management systems shakes up the market. Can the industry leader learn from the up-and-comer?

Updated course management software offers increased flexibility and opportunities for social learning, company says.

A new Web site brings social networking and ad revenues to the traditional note-taking service, but the model could raise copyright issues.

University of Richmond unveils online database of concise, cross-linked modules that its creators hope could influence the way history is taught.

At Ivy Tech Community College, a system serving more than 115,000 students on 23 campuses, faculty members embrace instant messaging to maintain contact with their students.