The Open University (OU) has launched a new report providing evidence-led insights for educational institutions and organisations around the world that are looking to expand digital learning capability and capacity.
Drawing on over 55 years of innovation in distance and online education, and written in collaboration with academic experts at the OU’s Institute of Educational Technology (IET), the report examines the technological, pedagogical and societal forces shaping the future of digital education internationally.
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Which trends are covered inside the report?
- From AI to GenAI
- Digital education as a tool for climate action
- Extended realities
- Learning outcomes and personas in learning design
- The transition to online assessment
Real world impact is demonstrated in case studies covering:
- Upskilling educators in India
- Digital literacy and scaling online learning in Kenya
- Capacity-building across China
- Long-term validation partnership with the Arab Open University
- Supporting CGIAR to transition global food security training online
Who is the report for?
Universities, other learning institutions and organisations that are expanding digital or blended delivery, and those professionals and academics looking to stay ahead in EdTech and develop new partnerships to expand their mission.

