UPDATE: What’s the future of digital learning? Our CEO, Simon Nelson, speaks at the RSA President’s Lecture
In this post discover what issues and ideas our CEO, Simon Nelson, discussed in his lecture at the RSA.
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Introducing programs: the new way to earn recognised awards on FutureLearn
Matt Walton, our Head of Product, explains how, from today, you’ll be able to take programs of courses to earn academic credit, professional accreditation and other awards on FutureLearn. Today, we’re …
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Introducing more detailed, more rigorous Certificates of Achievement
We’ve just introduced a new type of certificate to help you better prove what you’ve achieved on FutureLearn courses. Here, our Senior Product Manager, Simon Pearson, explains the new Certificate …
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Welcoming 3 million people to FutureLearn
As the 3 millionth person joins FutureLearn, our Head of Product, Matt Walton, reflects on another landmark number, and provides some insights into who our learners are and what lies …
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Meet us at BETT to find out how free online courses can help your school
This week, BETT – the world’s largest education technology event – is taking place at Excel London. FutureLearn is exhibiting, and a teacher and student will be talking about their experiences of …
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FutureLearn named Best User Experience at the UXUK Awards
Last night, FutureLearn won the “Best Education or Learning Experience” category and then competed against the other category winners to win the grand prize of “Best User Experience” at the …
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As 2 million people join FutureLearn, we meet some of them
Over 2 million people have now joined FutureLearn. To celebrate, we’ve been speaking to some of them and telling their amazing stories on our new “Meet the FutureLearners” blog. What have …
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Guest post: What I learnt about the future potential of MOOCs and e-learning at London Technology Week
David Reilly is a digital marketing consultant and passionate advocate of digital disruption. He manages the Meetup group, Future Thinking in Digital Marketing, and runs workshops via his digital training …
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Vote for us in the 19th Annual Webby Awards
We’re delighted to have been nominated for a Webby Award in the “Websites: Social Media” category. Now we need your help to win! Find out how to vote for us. …
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Observe Earth with the European Space Agency, plus more free online courses announced
Today, we’ve announced the European Space Agency as our newest partner. Here, we reveal its first course, “Monitoring Climate from Space,” and preview a few popular free online courses, which are returning to …
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Introducing FutureLearn Choices: a collection of free courses to bridge the gap between school and university
Neil Harvey, our Head of Marketing, introduces FutureLearn Choices – a collection of free online courses to bridge the gap between school and higher education, and help 16 to 19 …
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Get creative in 2015 with BBC Make it Digital
Update: this post was updated on 20 July 2015, to include links to our new Make it Digital course collection. FutureLearn is one of the partners for BBC Make it …
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From Basel to Bogota: new partners and courses announced
Today, we’re welcoming nine new university partners to FutureLearn, including our first in Colombia, France, Spain and Switzerland. We’re also announcing two brand new courses. Here’s our quick guide to …
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Welcoming one million people to FutureLearn
Our one millionth learner has joined FutureLearn! Here, we celebrate this milestone and say a big thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey so far. One million …
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Commemorating the Holocaust with a new, two-part course from Tel Aviv University and Yad Vashem
To mark International Holocaust Memorial Day today, we’re welcoming our newest partner, Tel Aviv University, and announcing “The Holocaust: an Introduction.” This two-part, free online course has been produced jointly …
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