A free MOOC on EdX

Governing Education in the Age of AI: Evidence, Impact, and Implementation of EdTech

In a moment when artificial intelligence is reshaping not only how we learn but how we define learning itself, this course invites policy makers to pause, examine, and act with intention. Governing Education in the Age of AI is designed for those who carry responsibility for education systems. Those who must look beyond innovation narratives and ask: what works, for whom, and under what conditions?

The course was produced in collaboration with HP and is anchored in three interdependent ideas.

Evidence reminds us that enthusiasm is not a strategy. Across contexts — from Finland’s careful, research-informed integration of digital tools to Kenya’s large-scale tablet initiatives — the story of EdTech is neither linear nor universal. Participants will engage with nuanced, context-sensitive evidence that challenges assumptions and supports informed decision-making.

Equity foregrounds the unavoidable reality that AI in education will redistribute opportunity. It will not do so evenly or automatically. Whether shaping policy in Lagos, Lima, or London, participants are encouraged to place equity not as an outcome, but as a starting point—an ethical and practical lens through which all decisions must pass.

Ethics situates governance as a human responsibility. AI systems do not hold values; people do. This course cultivates the capacity to make principled decisions about adoption, procurement, and implementation—decisions that reflect societal priorities rather than technological possibilities alone.

If you shape, fund, lead, or advise on education systems, this course is designed with you in mind.