Sharing what learners value the most: unpacking a year’s worth of FutureLearn course reviews
We take a detailed look at our course reviews to find out what our learners value the most.
Insights
Your AI Career Coach: A Neural Network Design to Prepare You for a Career Change
COVID-19 had a huge impact on employment in the US – while many people lost their jobs, others took the time as an opportunity to reflect on their careers and …
Attitudes towards personal and professional development through online learning
We'll be looking at our Future of Learning report we commissioned from YouGov, and analysing attitudes towards personal and professional development through online learning
Data Science insights: job and market growth stats
Read the latest insights and statistics about the data science industry. Find out about the types of jobs and salaries available, as well as forecasts for the future of this …
What’s the future of workforce development?
Explore the key workforce development trends, challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead for L&D practitioners, organisations, policymakers and founders.
Self-education, online learning, and the future of education
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our society in a host of different ways. As people around the world have adjusted to new ways of working, studying, and socialising, we’re seeing …
An American view on The Future of Education
How do different regions in America think about online education and their personal and professional development? At the end of a year that plunged the global population into a digital-first …
An Australian view on The Future of Education
How do different regions in Australia think about online education and their personal and professional development? At the end of a year that plunged the global population into a digital-first …
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 …
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 …