By: Robert
Kwaku Annor
The University of
Johannesburg (UJ) has highlighted its digital education initiatives and
commitment to inclusive, high-quality learning at the 2026 Global MOOC and
Online Education Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam.
UJ Vice-Chancellor and
Principal, Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi, delivered the keynote address at the
conference, where he highlighted UJDigital, responsible innovation and global
collaboration as pathways to expanding access to quality education.
The university said
UJDigital has recorded more than 100,000 massive open online course (MOOC)
completions, offers 145 short learning programmes and provides 17 fully online
qualifications.
These initiatives are
translating the university's Strategic Plan 2035 into greater access to
flexible, future-ready education.
UJ also announced that it
has become a full member of the Global MOOC and Online Education Alliance,
enabling it to contribute an African perspective to global discussions on
responsible artificial intelligence (AI), lifelong learning and the future of education.
Through its participation in
the alliance, the university aims to strengthen international collaboration and
contribute to conversations shaping the future of digital learning.
The university said its
digital education efforts reflect its strategic priorities of advancing
technology for the future, societal impact and sustainability, describing the
initiatives as Strategy 2035 in action.
