New FutureLearn Course “Participating in the Internet: How to Engage Actively in Cyberspace” Launches on 28 July
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new FutureLearn course, “Participating in the Internet: How to Engage Actively in Cyberspace”, which will be available from 28 July.
FutureLearn “Participating in the Internet: How to Engage Actively in Cyberspace” course image
Have you ever wondered what a healthy internet looks like? In today’s world, where so much of our lives unfolds online, questions naturally arise: Who governs the internet? Who maintains its infrastructure? And those URLs we share every day, how are they created? Are there rules for naming and allocating domain names?
Once you start asking questions about the internet, many more follow. The internet often feels like air, unnoticed when it’s working well, but behind it is a complex global ecosystem of organisations and individuals working to keep it open, inclusive, and sustainable.
This course invites you to explore those systems and communities, and to better understand the structure and governance of the internet. It builds on the earlier “Understanding the Internet” course and offers a deeper look at how individuals and communities can contribute to the health and future of the online world.
You can access the course here. You can watch the trailer here. We look forward to your participation, and to hearing your thoughts on what a healthy internet means to you.
2025年05月21日
English Version Now Available: Keio University’s FutureLearn Article from Mita Review
Keio University offers accessible online courses on the FutureLearn platform, covering a wide range of topics such as rare Japanese books, cutting-edge quantum computing, Japanese subculture, and more, through which it showcases the university’s broad intellectual landscape.
FutureLearn “The Meiji Restoration and the Modernisation of Japan: The Dynamism of Yukichi Fukuzawa” course image
FutureLearn is a global online learning platform founded in the UK, currently offering over 1,700 courses from more than 200 universities and institutions. One of FutureLearn’s distinguishing features is that learners can access course content free of charge, with only certain premium features requiring payment. However, Keio students and faculty can access these premium features at no cost, including unlimited course access and certificates of achievement. This is a valuable opportunity for Keio students and faculty to take advantage of the platform and explore what FutureLearn has to offer.
Keio University launched its first course on the platform in 2016, titled “Japanese Culture through Rare Books”. As of March 2025, Keio has offered a total of 13 courses on FutureLearn, with over 100,000 learners from 208 countries and regions registered. These courses are led by experienced and respected educators from various faculties, graduate schools, and research institutes at Keio, delivering unique learning experiences using the university’s rich cultural assets and cutting-edge research results as teaching materials.
Contrary to the stereotype of online learning, where learners are bombarded with endless videos, the FutureLearn platform takes a different approach. On FutureLearn platform learning is broken down into short “steps,” consisting of brief videos and articles that can typically be completed in 5 to 10 minutes. This format allows learners to study in short, convenient time slots, such as during commute, before bed, or between tasks. Additionally FutureLearn offers interactive experiences unique to online learning, including animated visuals, quizzes, and peer-to-peer discussions through comments.
The development and delivery of the courses are the result of effective and structured collaboration among the Digital Media and Content Integration Center (DMC), the Graduate School of Media Design (KMD), the Keio Global Research Institute (KGRI), and Keio University Press. Close collaboration among Keio University institutions not only leads to fruitful research and practice in online learning, bridging traditional classroom education and online environment, but also enhances the university’s global visibility and promotes Keio University internationally.
New courses are continuously being developed. This spring, a course on internet governance featuring Jun Murai, Senior Advanced Research Project Professor, is scheduled to be released. We hope you will join Keio’s FutureLearn courses, enjoy the learning experience, and find knowledge that contributes to both your personal and professional growth.
Project Assistant Professor Shun Arima
2025年05月14日
慶應義塾大学FutureLearn記事『三田評論』掲載/Keio University FutureLearn Article Published in Mita Review
In this piece, Project Assistant Professor Shun Arima presents the FutureLearn platform and explains how Keio University showcases its broad intellectual landscape by offering courses on a wide range of topics, including rare Japanese books, cutting-edge quantum computing, Japanese subculture, and more. It is a must-read for anyone looking to understand FutureLearn better and explore how it can support both personal and professional growth.
【For new students from September】Flyer of FutureLearn Courses in Keio University
Keio University offers 13 online courses (as on September, 2024) on the FutureLearn platform, which will give you a different view of Japanese society and culture, start learning new technologies, and deepen your thoughts about art and business, all navigated by Keio’s faculty members.
【日本語版開講】大学ミュージアムにおける創造的「空き地」の実践／Akichi in Collections Management
「大学ミュージアムにおける創造的「空き地」の実践：コレクション・マネジメントへの新しいアプローチ／Akichi in Collections Management: Perspectives from a Japanese University Museum」が、7月1日より日本語でも学習できるようになりました。
南洋理工大学（Nanyang Technological University シンガポール国立）で認定している、Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)の単位互換認定科目の一つに、「量子コンピュータ入門／Understanding Quantum Computers」が選定されました。この制度は、南洋理工大学に所属する学生が、コースを受講することで単位を取得することができるものです。
「Invitation to Ex-Noguchi Room: Preservation and Utilization of Cultural Properties in Universities」（開講言語：英語）が開講しました。
「Invitation to Ex-Noguchi Room: Preservation and Utilization of Cultural Properties in Universities（旧ノグチ・ルームへの招待：大学における文化財の保存と活用）」の英語版コースが、2021年5月24日に開講します。なお、本コースは日本語でも学ぶことができます。（詳細は文末のリンクからご覧ください）
【登録受付中】「Invitation to Ex-Noguchi Room: Preservation and Utilization of Cultural Properties in Universities」（開講言語：英語）が5月24日より開講します。
「Invitation to Ex-Noguchi Room: Preservation and Utilization of Cultural Properties in Universities（旧ノグチ・ルームへの招待：大学における文化財の保存と活用）」の英語版コースが、2021年5月24日に開講します。なお、本コースは日本語でも学ぶことができます。（詳細は文末のリンクからご覧ください）
リニューアルした「The Art of Washi Paper in Japanese Rare Books」が開講しました。（開講言語：英語）
「The Art of Washi Paper in Japanese Rare Books」が本日開講いたしました。ぜひ世界中の学習者と一緒に和紙の世界を探求しましょう！
3月15日から3週間、講師を務める、佐々木孝浩先生（慶應義塾大学斯道文庫）、白戸満喜子先生（学習院女子大学）が皆さんのコメントにお答えします。ぜひ質問や感想を投稿してより理解を深めてください！本コースに関する日本語による紹介・コースへの登録方法はこちらをご覧ください。
2021年03月11日
リニューアル「The Art of Washi Paper in Japanese Rare Books」登録受付中（2021年3月15日開講予定、開講言語：英語）
