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"'Creative Classrooms' (CCR) are conceptualised as innovative learning environments that fully embed the potential of ICT to innovate learning and teaching practices. This report proposes a multi-dimensional concept for CCR intended to depict the systemic approach that is needed for the sustainable implementation of innovative and open learning environments using ICT across Europe. The aim is to provide educational policy makers, stakeholders and practitioners with thorough understanding of ICT-enabled innovation for learning, focusing on key elements that need to be addressed in order to innovate and modernise Education and Training (E&T) in Europe."

A key academic resource for discourse on contemporary education pedagogy and trends in technology enhanced learning

Report from the UK Open University on exploring new forms of teaching, learning and assessment in the Internet age

Community built educational courses using the Wikipedia model

Platform for online degree level courses from leading universities - free access (pay for certification)

Free online courses from the UK Open University

Large collection of Open Educational Resources for schools and colleges

Free video lessons on a wide variety of topics (based around US K12 curriculum)

Collaboration between Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology to provide free online course materials

A commercial company providing free video-based online courses (pay for certification)

Guide to Open Educational Resources (OERs) and using Web 2.0 services for digital scholars - from the UK Open University

Blog from Martin Weller of the Open University on Educational Technology, digital scholarship, open education, e-learning etc.

Reports, resources and links on education issues in Asia

An initiative to encourage and help develop open and distance education in the Asia Pacific region. Contains reports, resources and links.

In consonance with the mission of Commonwealth of Learning, Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia promotes the meaningful, relevant, and appropriate use of information and communication technologies to serve the educational and training needs of Commonwealth member states in Asia.

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is an intergovernmental organisation created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning/distance education knowledge, resources and technologies. COL is helping developing nations improve access to quality education and training. The site contains both studies and policy documents and a wide range of open educational resources

An open textbook on digital literacy, mainly for school sector teachers

This site provides free self-paced tutorials on a variety of work-related topics. Some lead to certificates or diplomas as a paid option. Third party organisations can also use the platform to provide specific courses. General access is supported through on-site advertising.

A huge variety of resources (info-kits, tools and topic information) to support further and higher education. UK based and focused, but many of the topics will be relevant internationally.