Do employers value online learning?
Education was one of the many industries that had to adapt to COVID and offer distance or remote learning. Many traditional universities are exploring a variety of options for remote …
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Technology Knowledge in the Modern Workforce
Even before the intense changes of 2020, technology was already becoming increasingly important to the workforce. According to the LinkedIn Emerging Jobs Report, hiring for artificial intelligence specialists increased by …
Going back to school – insights from the University of Michigan
It is September 2020 in a year no one anticipated. We’re facing a back-to-school season unlike any that has come before. University of Michigan instructors, like many at institutions across …
Finding value in social learning
Social learning is a core part of the FutureLearn experience. We build it into every step of every course. We ensure our partners make the most of it when designing …
FutureLearn Festival of Learning June 2020
Two weeks ago, FutureLearn’s first ever virtual conference took place. FutureLearn’s Festival of Learning took place between 22-26 June 2020 and explored how education, healthcare and business will evolve in …
The Role of MOOCs in Humanitarian Affairs
Author: Draego Zubiri, Project Manager, FutureLearn The Partnership for Digital Learning and Increased Access (PADILEIA) aims to facilitate access to higher education for those displaced and affected by the Syrian …
How the University of York is using FutureLearn to support students and staff
Author: Iain Barr, Head of Lifelong Learning/E-learning and MOOC developer at University of York The University of York combines the pursuit of academic excellence with a culture of inclusion, which …
The Top UK Cities for Online Learning in Lockdown
The UK joined a third of the world’s population in lockdown this year. The Prime Minister announced lockdown measures starting on the 23rd March to slow down the spread of …
Rapid response: From zero to 140,000 learners in just eight weeks
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, all eyes in the education sector have been on how online and distance learning providers will respond. Leaders in edTech around the world …
What will international education look like in 20 years time? Reflections from the UUK international higher education e-forum 2020
Author: Flo Martin, Partnership Manager at FutureLearn Looking 20 years ahead is a seemingly impossible task in today’s uncertain world. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone and is making us …