June Spotlight: Online Learning News in Higher Education

There’s been a few interesting developments in the world of online learning in higher ed this June. Here are some of the key items:

🇪🇺 2023 saw an increase in online learning across the EU, with the biggest proportion of internet users in Netherlands (54%) claiming they were doing an online course or using online learning material: Read the article on EuroStat.

🌍 New data from Jisc and the Portulands Institute offers crucial insights into the digital experiences of international students, focusing on their home country’s civil digital infrastructure. The study aims to promote equitable experiences for these students in higher education: Find out more on the Jisc website.

✍ Neil Mosley‘s latest blog outlines the latest details of UK OPM and University Partnerships. Meanwhile his Quarter 2 Report provides a deep dive into other sector developments: Visit Neil’s blog.

🤓 Published articles this month in Nature and ScienceDirect have provided empirical data that interactive learning, timely issue resolution, added value, and self-regulation skills are key to retaining adult online learners. Access the articles: Access the articles in Nature & Science Direct.

💡 ChatGPT has launched ChatGPT Edu, a new offer tailored specifically for higher education institutions: Explore ChatGPT Edu.

📰 Forbes tackled the subject of AI and Education with an article on AI Tutoring, with a close look at Khan Academy’s Khanmigo and Udacity’s Chatbot Tutor: Read the article in Forbes.