Online Learning
Expanding Life-Changing Education with Online Learning
The Center for Academic Innovation at the University of Michigan helps faculty create online learning experiences that deliver top-tier education to a worldwide community of learners and students. We can help you develop a range of online learning experiences, from short-form content and massive open online courses (MOOCs) to certificate programs and online degrees.
With a continuously growing portfolio of credit and non-credit courses and programs, the center is building the next generation of online learning.
10+ AIF-Supported Online Degree and Certificate Programs
11M+ Learners Worldwide Enrolled in U-M Open Online Courses
280+ U-M Open Online Courses
Building Online Learning Experiences Together
The center can help you bring your online learning experiences to life through team expertise and financial support for faculty, units, or partners.
Our dedicated team of managers, designers, and specialists are committed to supporting you at every stage. We help you define which platform and type of learning experience best suits your needs and lead you through project development, launch, and operations.
Our Expertise
The Center for Academic Innovation carefully selects online learning platforms that best align with the unique goals of each initiative, working closely with faculty to integrate pedagogy, technology, and student engagement.
For-Credit Program Development
Learn more about the support we provide, the learning design process for developing a for-credit degree, certificate, or course, and the process for requesting support for credit-bearing credentials.
Non-Credit Initiative Development
Learn more about the non-credit course, series, or certificate development process, from idea generation and faculty orientation to course launch and operational support.
Want to work with us, but not sure where to start? Connect with our team to discuss a project or develop your ideas.
Call for Proposals
Through the Academic Innovation Fund (AIF), the center provides financial support and expertise to university community members interested in launching a project with us, fostering the creation, growth, and research of engaged and inclusive educational experiences.
Open Online Content
If you’re a U-M faculty member interested in creating a non-credit online learning experience with the center, we invite you to explore whether your idea aligns with the center’s mission and our current areas of priority.
Online & Hybrid Programs
We invite academic units to explore partnerships with the center to develop an online degree portfolio. Portfolios can include a variety of pathways that combine non-credit experiences with a for-credit degree or certificate program.
Online Learning Resources
Explore resources that support the development and operations of online learning offerings, as well as updates from the Center for Academic Innovation on online learning, teaching, and education.
Online Learning News
