In recent years, higher education in Europe has undergone a significant and transformative evolution. What was once seen as a marginal or alternative path—the world of online universities and digital learning—has now become a driving force in the future of lifelong education. At the heart of this transformation are three key elements: growing demand for flexible learning, the integration of advanced technology, and the rapid evolution of institutional models. A Shift from Alternative to Essential In Italy, one of the most mature European markets for online education, the number of students...