Source: https://www.theguardian.com/education/online-learning
March 2018
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Worries grow about the survival of the Open University
Letters: Readers give their views on the proposed changes and cuts
Published: 25 Mar 2018
Published: 25 Mar 2018
February 2018
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Don’t panic! Here’s how to make screens a positive in family life
Yes, too much digital isolation can be a problem… but parents who integrate new media more wisely will reap rewards
Published: 11 Feb 2018
Don’t panic! Here’s how to make screens a positive in family life
November 2017
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Studying online Here’s what to consider before choosing an online degree
With no open days or face-to-face meetings, how do you pick a distance learning course?
Published: 13 Nov 2017
June 2016
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The profile Sugata Mitra – the professor with his head in the cloud
He does amazing things with children and computers. But why isn’t he a household name?
Published: 7 Jun 2016
May 2016
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Moocs to earn degree credits for first time in UK at two universities
Students will be able to use Moocs – massive open online courses – to gain accreditation towards final qualification
Published: 26 May 2016
Moocs to earn degree credits for first time in UK at two universities
January 2016
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Eight smart ways to use social media in universities
It’s easy to dismiss apps such as Snapchat and Instagram as mere distractions, but they can work wonders for learning and teaching
Published: 20 Jan 2016
October 2015
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‘This change will be the end of the Open University as we know it’
Staff are balloting for strike action as OU plans to close seven of nine regional centres in England amid competition from free online courses such as Moocs
Published: 20 Oct 2015
‘This change will be the end of the Open University as we know it’
September 2015
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From the Guardian archive From the archive, 11 September 1964: ‘Open university’ of air and mail
The Guardian, 11 September 1964: A new distance learning concept is being launched, combining TV and radio tuition with correspondence and face-to-face residential courses
Published: 11 Sep 2015
From the archive, 11 September 1964: ‘Open university’ of air and mail
August 2015
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Higher education in Africa 15 steps closer to quality higher education in Africa
Improving higher education is a complex challenge, but essential to the continent’s development. An expert panel offered these routes to tackling it
Published: 10 Aug 2015
May 2015
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Out of Africa: e-learning makes further education a reality for tens of thousands
Published: 20 May 2015
Out of Africa: e-learning makes further education a reality for tens of thousands
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workforce development E-learning in healthcare: benefits, challenges and limitations
Published: 11 May 2015
E-learning in healthcare: benefits, challenges and limitations
April 2015
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workforce development How can the healthcare sector and staff best use e-learning? Live discussion
Join us on Thursday 16 April from noon till 2pm to discuss the benefits and challenges of e-learning
Published: 14 Apr 2015
How can the healthcare sector and staff best use e-learning? Live discussion
February 2015
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Guardian Students Distance learning taps in to virtual reality technology
As technology advances, so the potential for online learning flourishes
Published: 19 Feb 2015
November 2014
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GrrlScientist Become a Bird Song Hero
GrrlScientist: Today’s caturday video introduces the online game, Bird Song Hero. It uses audio and visual cues to help people learn birdsongs so they can identify wild birds by voice alone.
Published: 15 Nov 2014
October 2014
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The case for language learning Learning a language – 10 things you need to know
Thinking about learning a foreign language? From ignoring your age to avoiding the F-word, our multilingual experts share their tips
Published: 30 Oct 2014
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The case for language learning Live Q&A: What is the best way to learn a language?
Published: 22 Oct 2014
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Ebola crisis: online courses help spread awareness and fill the knowledge gap
Published: 10 Oct 2014
Ebola crisis: online courses help spread awareness and fill the knowledge gap
September 2014
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Blog Online learning: the UK’s scepticism is holding it back
The UK has a long tradition of online learning, but regulation and a shift in attitudes are needed to stay top on the international stage
Published: 7 Sep 2014
August 2014
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The tales teens tell: what Wattpad did for girls
Wattpad was just another story-sharing app, but then it was discovered by teenage girls.
Hazal Kirci, 17, explains how it transformed her and her sisters’ lives, and made reading a crazePublished: 16 Aug 2014
June 2014
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Blog Will a degree made up of Moocs ever be worth the paper it’s written on?
The University of the People can now hand out degrees to its online students – but will employers take them seriously?
Published: 12 Jun 2014
Will a degree made up of Moocs ever be worth the paper it’s written on?
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