In 2026, the discussion around distance education has clearly shifted. The focus is no longer on whether online learning works, but on what “quality” truly means in this modern form of education. Teachers, students, and policymakers worldwide are now working together to define standards and practices that make online learning useful, meaningful, and rewarding for all learners. This marks a positive and important change in how distance education is designed and delivered. For

A new wave of distance education is proving that high-quality learning is no longer limited to physical classrooms. In recent months, a...