The way we study is being transformed by upheavals in higher education and advances in digital technology. Students around the globe now have the opportunity to access education from the world's most prestigious universities. This series looks at the revolution in online learning.
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Snooping on students' digital footprints won't improve their experiences
Simon Renton
If universities want to reduce drop-out rates, they should concentrate on reducing class sizes and strengthening student voice
How are universities monitoring students' behaviour?
The growth in online learning resources means universities have access to huge datasets showing how and when students study. How are they using this information?
Learning analytics don't just measure students' progress – they can shape it
Rebecca Ferguson
From online forum debates to predictive essay writing software, data showing how students learn can help universities adapt their teaching
Forget exam-centered courses and £9k tuition fees, there are other ways to learn. But if you're going to educate yourself, you'll need more than motivation
The technologies that are shaking up education – in pictures
Digital breakthroughs are changing the way we learn: our gallery picks out some winning ideas, from surgery augmented by Google Glass to cats teaching Spanish
