Distance education received an important global boost this week with the announcement of a new national open-and-distance-learning platform launched by a government in Central Africa. The initiative, supported by international education and development partners, represents one of the most promising steps toward expanding equal access to high-quality learning for students of all backgrounds. While distance education has grown steadily worldwide in recent years, this new platfo

In a progressive move to make education more accessible across remote and sparsely populated areas, the Nordic region has introduced reforms enabling students to complete a larger portion of their vocational training through distance learning before entering local apprenticeships. These changes mark a meaningful advance in flexible learning — driven by policy, technology and regional equity. Under the new arrangement, learners who enrol in upper-secondary vocational programme

The world of education is undergoing one of its most exciting transformations. Distance education — once viewed as a secondary or backup option — has evolved into a powerful, respected, and high-quality model of learning. What started as a necessity during global disruptions has now become a deliberate, well-crafted, and effective way for millions of people to study, grow, and connect across borders. This new phase is about quality, flexibility, inclusion, and innovation . It

The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS)  continues to strengthen its contribution to the global education landscape by...

A Global Transformation Toward Accessible, Sustainable, and Quality Learning Introduction: The Digital Education Revolution Around the...

The global community is living through a major transformation in the way education is delivered and accessed. The United Nations has made...

In many developing and poor countries, education systems face serious challenges. Schools are often far from villages, teachers are not...

In the United States, distance education continues to grow in both quality and reach. One of the most encouraging developments this year...

Distance learning has taken another big step forward, bringing more opportunities to students in rural and remote areas. Thanks to a new...

A fresh wave of investment is giving rural communities a new chance to access high-quality distance education. A recently announced rural...

In July 2025, the global distance education community marked an inspiring milestone: the 25th anniversary of one of South Asia’s most...

In a powerful step forward for global learning, the United Nations has launched a new international call to action, inviting governments,...