Announcements
Congratulations to the 2018 edX Prize Finalists!
Read about the 10 finalists of the third annual edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Teaching and Learning. The edX Prize celebrates the contributions and innovations of MOOC teachers in the edX community, and amplifies the powerful role that MOOCs play in the transformation of education today.
The Changing Role of Colleges and Universities in a World of Lifelong Learning
By Chris Dellarocas, Associate Provost for Digital Learning & Innovation As lifelong learning needs give rise to increasing competition from alternative providers, colleges and universities should shift from a mindset
Keeping it Vital and Accessible to Lifelong Learners
The Population Health Exchange (PHX), designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving world, reaches public health professionals where they are, and takes them where they want and need
MicroMasters Programs Celebrate One Year
Since the launch of Boston University’s Questrom School of Business MicroMasters program in 2017, 148,000 students worldwide have joined the first runs of 7 programs offered in Digital Leadership and
Dr. James Wolff Awarded Metcalf Award
We want to congratulate Dr. James Wolff, associate professor of global health at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), for winning the prestigious Metcalf Award for for Excellence in
2nd Run of Social Media Marketing Post To Begin April 14th
Don’t miss this chance to bone up on social media marketing. Learn how to drive social media engagement by linking strategy and tactics and measuring results. The course is part
Global Health Online Courses Aid Medical Students in Low-Resource Study Abroad Settings
According to the Journal of Travel Medicine, published by Oxford Academic, recent articles in the medical education literature “have emphasized the need for a uniform and comprehensive national education program
MicroMaster’s Course “Digital Transformation Strategy” Begins Third Run
BU’s Questrom School of Business and Digital Education Incubator are excited to launch the third run of the popular MicroMaster’s course, Digital Transformation Strategy, beginning February 27th. Sign up now
DEI and College of Communication Co-Develop COM Beyond Lifelong Learning Portal
The Digital Education Incubator (DEI) is pleased to announce that it is co-developing and funding an important strategic digital infrastructure initiative at Boston University College of Communication (COM) called “COM
Preventing Student Depression & Anxiety
College students are at high risk for mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. For freshmen, in particular, the transition to college life marks a significant developmental milestone that