Cambridge signals major shift towards online learning

The University of Cambridge has launched a series of online short courses for professionals in a major expansion of its distance learning activities.

Cambridge Advance Online is developing 50 courses, each lasting six to eight weeks and priced at around ?2,000, with learners receiving a certificate of achievement on completion.

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