Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we hear that English universities are not good at teaching, look at the myths of plane bookings and a good example of distance learning. remember, if there’s a free course...
Free Study Courses: Yes or No?
By Leanne Goodall Not tried the OU free courses? You could be missing out on some excellent free learning Have you heard of MOOCs, Future Learn or the Open University taster courses? If not then you might just be missing out on some quality free learning from the comfort of your own...
Issue 62: Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we cover an accusation that the OU is betraying its core principles, a conference addressing poverty eradication and Hanukkah explained.
Think You’re Cut Out For Open University?
By Leanne Goodall Don’t think you can hack it at the highest educational level? Think again….. So, do you think you’re cut out for Open University? I bet you are. Is it something that you’ve been thinking about for a while now? Not sure if you’re cut out for it? I’m here to...
Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we ask: can your friend be your therapist?, explore the world of Star Wars and more job cuts and subsequent action. So if there’s a free course or bit...
Interdisciplinary vs. Single Subject Modules – My Experience
By Leanne Goodall Are OU students better off sticking to a single subject or combining fields? There’s been a long running debate about this subject. What’s better for students: a module which focuses purely on one subject or one which combines several subjects from similar fields? The first two modules of my...
Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we take a look at the OU job cuts, related strike action and a have a nice leisurely trip around Ireland. Remember, if there’s a free course or bit of...
Open University: TMA help is out there!
By Leanne Goodall Are you stuck trying to write your latest TMA for The Open University? Let’s guess: you have no idea where to start, you can’t decide how to structure it and you’ve found a whole host of others things that you can do instead. Don’t worry, that’s a totally normal...
Distance and Digital Learning Debate
Distance and Digital Learning Debate Published on YouTube, May 6, 2012 Are online degrees real degrees? In what ways are online degrees different from one another and also different from traditional degrees? What demonstrable skills does the holder of an online degree posses? Are there safeguards in place to prevent students from...
Latest Open University News
Once again this past week we’ve been busy scanning across the internet to find the latest information and Open University courses. This week we continue to cover the strike action, take a look at the new concept of nano-degrees and a massive investment in Future Learn. Remember if there’s a free course...
