European Distance and E-learning Network

The European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN) was established in 1991. Originally named the European Distance Education Network, EDEN is an international educational association open to institutions and individuals dealing with e-learning, open and distance education. Since 1997 the Secretariat of the Association has been hosted by the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

Providing versatile expertise, EDEN embraces all levels of formal and non-formal education and training. EDEN is fostering developments and collaboration in the constantly evolving field of e-learning and distance education by shaping European policy and offering services in a non-hierarchical manner. Each year around June, the Association hosts its annual conference in a European city. As a key asset, EDEN has a strong background in its active membership, that is open to anyone with an interest in open, distance, flexible and e-learning, particularly at traditional universities, national professional associations and institutions. EDEN also publishes its own online open access journal, the European Journal of Open, Distance and E-learning (EURODL).