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Maurice Kinsella and Niamh Nestor explain how to use self-determination theory as a guide to boost student motivation through careful online course design

Shifting to andragogical learning models is the ideal way to prepare students for independent study, research and the world of work, says Steve Davies

TJ Moore offers simple steps that support student engagement across Eastern and Western cultural boundaries, for lecturers teaching at home or overseas

Academics and graduate recruitment experts discuss how digital education can best be used to support students in gaining the skills they will need in the future workplace

Diana Laurillard presents ideas and tools for students to create their own digital products as part of a collaborative learning task

Four leading academics tackle five questions about online education covering assessment, content creation, data protection, digital natives and the future of universities

Matthew Barr describes how to design and deliver online teaching to support better learning and well-being for students who might otherwise feel isolated and disconnected

Helen Duff explains how a human approach to providing support online, in the form of coaching sessions, can have a powerful impact on student well-being

Gaming techniques should be taken seriously as a way to keep students engaged in online courses, explains Dario De Notaris, based on his research into improving Mooc completion rates

Diana Laurillard presents strategies for effective formative assessment when teaching online