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International Institute of Online Education (IIOE)

The International Institute of Online Education (IIOE) serves as a collaborative global network that brings together higher education stakeholders worldwide. Through its digital platform, comprehensive open educational resources, and international partnerships, IIOE empowers educators in developing nations to build higher education workforce digital and AI competencies.
After years of development, IIOE has achieved multifaceted outcomes across digital infrastructure development, educator digital competency building, and quality assurance for blended learning. These achievements are being amplified across developing nations through localised mechanisms provided by IIOE National Centres.
IIOE Alliance
  • Connecting Global Higher Education Stakeholders
    Connecting Global Higher Education Stakeholders
    IIOE is committed to maximising synergy by leveraging the complementary strengths of multiple stakeholders. From the co-construction, to the forstering of regional policy consensus and practical guidance through multilaterial dialogue, and to the recognition of outstanding practices and global exchange of experiences inspired by pioneer cases, IIOE shapes a win-win collaborative community for the digital and AI-enabled development of higher education。


  • IIOE National Centres
    IIOE National Centres

    With the support of national higher education authorities, IIOE National Centres build nationwide networks of higher education institutions, organise training programmes via the llOE online learning platform and courses, comprehensively enhance the digital and Al competencies of higher education professionals, and promote the digital transformation of higher education at the national level. Currently, UNESCO-ICHEI has established 17 IIOE national centres in collaboration with partner institutions, and has established the IIOE Southeast Asia Regional Centre and the Arab



  • The Local Implementation of the IIOE National Centre
    The Local Implementation of the IIOE National Centre

    Since 2022, UNESCO-ICHEI has been collaborating with IIOE National Centres to implement customised national-level initiatives based on local needs. These initiatives include empowering university faculty with digital teaching capabilities, hosting leadership forums and policy dialogues, and supporting the development and refinement of policies and mechanisms for the digital transformation of higher education.


    As of August 2024, thousands of university faculty members have benefited from the programmes delivered through IIOE National Centres.
Policy Dialogue on Digital Teaching for Egyptian Higher Education Administrators
Policy Dialogue on Digital Teaching for Egyptian Higher Education Administrators
Online Course Design and Development Training at the ABU Smart Classroom in Nigeria
The Vice-Chancellor of ABU, Senior Management Leaders and scholars attended the policy seminar in Nigeria
Digital Transformation Pedagogy Training organised by IIOE Kenya National Centre
Webinar on the Theme "Effective Open and Distance Learning" Organised by the IIOE Kenya National Centre
On-site Training for Digital Educators at Universiti Putra Malaysia provided by IIOE Malaysia National Centre
Online Training of Micro-Certification Pilot Project for Digital Educators provided by IIOE Malaysia National Centre
Master Teacher Training of IIOE Pilot Project in Mongolia (led by Professor Charles Graham, Brigham Young University)
Master Teacher Training of IIOE Pilot Project in Mongolia
Empowering Higher Education Workforce Digital and AI Competency
  • IIOE Micro-certification Trainings and Courses
    IIOE Micro-certification Trainings and Courses
    The resources on the IIOE platform are continuously developed and updated. Over 700 courses have been launched, covering Chinese, English, French, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, and other languages. This fully supports higher education professionals from different countries to enhance their digital and AI application capabilities and acquire knowledge and skills from cutting-edge industries and disciplines.



  • IIOE Webinars
    IIOE Webinars
    IIOE webinar features institutional experts and industry partners sharing cutting-edge knowledge and practical experiences. Recent themes have explored innovative applications of AI in education, showcasing IIOE and partners' advanced research and implementation case studies in AI-enhanced higher education.

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Based on the analysis of current higher education institutions and national conditions, the Innovation Center will discuss cooperation methods to promote project mobilization and operation. Institutions and partners can participate in international projects, join policy discussions, improve the teacher development mechanism, and enhance international influence and competitiveness.
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