Business schools are introducing or considering a range of innovations to increase the interactivity and reach of their distance learning programmes or the e-learning elements of their on-campus courses. A richer experience for students and more convenience for both students and faculty are the key priorities.

The innovations cover a range of categories:
• New methods of learning: At the end of 2006 Judge Business School at Cambridge University became the first business school to use LiveEcon, new interactive electronic textbooks for economics. After extensive trials, it has started using the books, published by Scotland-based Interactyx, with this year’s MBA intake.