Our partners
OpenLearn is proud to work with organisations of all shapes and sizes, all around the world, to bring you free educational resources. Here's just a few of our brilliant partners who help support...
View ArticleLooking for Open2.net?
If you've been looking for Open2.net, don't worry - you're in the right place... The OpenLearn team.First published on Mon, 21 Nov 2011 as Looking for Open2.net?. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleWhat is a comment cloud?
Introducing the comment cloud. The OpenLearn team.First published on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 as What is a comment cloud?. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Copyright 2012
View ArticleAbout us
Welcome to OpenLearn - the home of free learning from The Open University. Are you looking for a new topic to explore, or want to dig deeper into something you've already discovered? Whether it’s a...
View ArticleLooking for LearningSpace tools?
You may have noticed that some LearningSpace tools and features have disappeared. Here you will find out why and where to find them. The OpenLearn team.First published on Thu, 07 Jun 2012 as Looking...
View ArticleHelp
If you're looking for something, experiencing a technical issue or simply not sure where to start, take a look at the guidance below. The OpenLearn team.First published on Wed, 10 Oct 2012 as Help. To...
View ArticleFrequently asked questions on OpenLearn
Do you have a question that you'd like to ask the OpenLearn team? The chances are that we may have already answered! Check out the frequently asked questions below. The OpenLearn team.First published...
View ArticleContact OpenLearn
We're here to help! First published on Mon, 29 Oct 2012 as Contact OpenLearn. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 2012
View ArticleAbout OpenLearn
Find out all you need to know about OpenLearn. The OpenLearn team.First published on Mon, 29 Oct 2012 as About OpenLearn. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Copyright-Free...
View ArticleLooking for LearningSpace?
If you've been looking for LearningSpace, don't worry - you're in the right place... The OpenLearn team.First published on Tue, 04 Dec 2012 as Looking for LearningSpace?. To find out more visit The...
View ArticleDiscussion Hubs
Fancy getting involved in a good old discussion? First published on Thu, 21 Feb 2013 as Discussion Hubs. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2013
View ArticleTry our free courses
Whether you're looking for a taste of university study, or to expand your skills for work, there's something for you in our free course section. First published on Thu, 23 Jan 2014 as Try our free...
View ArticleOpenLearn welcomes Creative Commons 4.0
The OpenLearn team is pleased to announce that it is making its content available under the new suite of Creative Commons licences. First published on Thu, 06 Mar 2014 as OpenLearn welcomes Creative...
View ArticleBrand New Tile: An OpenLearn app for your Windows device
Another way to enjoy the free learning from OpenLearn - as a Windows app. The OpenLearn team.First published on Fri, 13 Jun 2014 as Brand New Tile: An OpenLearn app for your Windows device. To find out...
View ArticleA quick tour around OpenLearn
A very brief guide to some of the things you might find on OpenLearn First published on Tue, 23 Sep 2014 as A quick tour around OpenLearn. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn...
View ArticleHow do I get my badge?
We're proud to bring badged open courses to OpenLearn. Not come across badges before? Here's a quick-start guide First published on Mon, 10 Nov 2014 as How do I get my badge?. To find out more visit...
View ArticleSocial Partnerships Portal
Welcome to Social Partnerships OpenLearn Portal, tailor-made for our social partners members to provide a quick and simple way to find relevant free educational resources on OpenLearn. First published...
View ArticleBadges come to OpenLearn
Using our free courses and want to show others what you've learned? We've got great news for you... First published on Mon, 09 Feb 2015 as Badges come to OpenLearn. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleBadges come to OpenLearn
Using our free courses and want to show others what you've learned? We've got great news for you... First published on Mon, 09 Feb 2015 as Badges come to OpenLearn. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleTurn your bank holiday into a badged holiday
What are your plans for the long weekend? DIY? A trip to a windswept beach? Why not take your first steps towards earning a free badge instead... First published on Fri, 27 Mar 2015 as Turn your bank...
View ArticleIs there a problem with OpenLearn? OpenLearn status updates
We hope OpenLearn works normally, around the clock, through the year. If we know something's wrong (or if we're planning some downtime), we'll tell you here. First published on Mon, 30 Mar 2015 as Is...
View ArticleCan I take a feed of OpenLearn content?
RSS feeds are incredibly useful things - and with OpenLearn, you can help yourself to as much, or as little, information as you'd like. First published on Tue, 31 Mar 2015 as Can I take a feed of...
View ArticleDiscover a world of learning
Thanks for your response. We’ve put together a selection of free content below to expand your personal knowledge. Let us help you pick up that pen, throw away the phrase book or get the old telescope...
View ArticleSome changes to OpenLearn
We were offline for a few hours this week. Here's what we were adding to the site... The OpenLearn team.First published on Fri, 03 Jul 2015 as Some changes to OpenLearn. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticlePathways to employment, training or higher education
This guide will take you on a learning journey through a range of free online resources from The Open University's award-winning OpenLearn website. First published on Tue, 28 Jul 2015 as Pathways to...
View ArticleBecome a student: study English Literature
Take your interest in literature further by studying with the Open University. First published on Mon, 07 Sep 2015 as Become a student: study English Literature. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleSkills for study
Thinking about studying for the first time or after a long time away? Refresh your skills and prepare for success with these free courses. First published on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 as Skills for study. To...
View ArticleWhere can I find everything about Shakespeare?
Here you can find everything you need to know about the Bard of Avon, his life, works and legacy. The OpenLearn team.First published on Wed, 18 May 2016 as Where can I find everything about...
View ArticleFree badged courses from the Social Partnerships Network
Welcome to the Social Partnerships Network (SPN) portal. The SPN consists of a number of partners, including The Open University, who champions workplace and lifelong learning. Below you will find a...
View ArticleSorry - profiles are currently unavailable
Apologies if you're looking for your profile - we've had to take them offline for a short time for an update. We're hoping to restore profile functionality by lunchtime on Tuesday 14th February. You...
View ArticleHow does OpenLearn deal with older content?
OpenLearn has a vast archive of content from across the years. Here's our policy for dealing with it. First published on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 as How does OpenLearn deal with older content?. To find out...
View ArticleHow OpenLearn uses third-party content
The steps we take to ensure that content from contributors outside The Open University is of the same high quality as other material on OpenLearn First published on Mon, 13 Mar 2017 as How OpenLearn...
View ArticleWhy we allow comments - and what we expect from you if you share your views
OpenLearn is committed to being a space where everyone can share and learn. Here's why, and what that means. First published on Mon, 20 Mar 2017 as Why we allow comments - and what we expect from you...
View ArticleHow to start a course
Are you wondering about how to enrol, start or complete an OpenLearn course? Look no further, we're here to help! First published on Thu, 01 Feb 2018 as How to start a course. To find out more visit...
View ArticleMy OpenLearn account
Have questions concerning your OpenLearn account? Look no further, we're here to help! First published on Thu, 01 Feb 2018 as My OpenLearn account. To find out more visit The Open University's...
View ArticleUnderstanding Statements of participation
Have questions concerning your Statement of participation or badged courses? Look no further, we're here to help! First published on Thu, 01 Feb 2018 as Understanding Statements of participation . To...
View ArticleSign up to the OpenLearn newsletter
Stay in touch with what's new from OpenLearn with our monthly newsletter. The OpenLearn team.First published on Tue, 22 Jan 2019 as Sign up to the OpenLearn newsletter. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleYour OpenLearn profile and your student record
You can now display all of your achievements on both your student and OpenLearn profiles. The OpenLearn team.First published on Fri, 12 Jul 2019 as Your OpenLearn profile and your student record. To...
View ArticleThe Open University quiz
It was on this day, 51 years ago, that The Open University received its Royal Charter and began opening up education for all. The OpenLearn team.First published on Wed, 22 Apr 2020 as The Open...
View ArticleOpenLearn IT updates
OpenLearn IT updates First published on Mon, 27 Apr 2020 as OpenLearn IT updates. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 2020
View ArticleAccessibility statement for OpenLearn
This is the Accessibility statement for the OpenLearn website. First published on Tue, 22 Sep 2020 as Accessibility statement for OpenLearn. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn...
View ArticleSkills Support with The Open University
Trade Unions and The OU are working together to offer all workers at risk of redundancy the opportunity to upskill and reskill using OU courses. First published on Wed, 16 Dec 2020 as Skills Support...
View Article2020: A Year In Review, With OpenLearn
Take a look back at some news stories from throughout the year – with an OpenLearn angle, of course – and remind you of the range of free courses, videos, interactives, quizzes and articles we launched...
View ArticleWhere to take your learning next
By now you will already know all about the amazing learning opportunities available on OpenLearn. You may have completed many OpenLearn courses or perhaps just one or two. However much you’ve done so...
View ArticleSkills Support for Community Councils
The Improvement Service and The Open University in Scotland are working together to offer all community councillors in Scotland the opportunity to learn new skills using free OU courses. First...
View ArticleComing soon
Here are some of the free courses and content that will be coming soon to OpenLearn... First published on Wed, 24 Mar 2021 as Coming soon. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn...
View ArticleLife-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University
Since The Open University (OU) first began in 1969, we have made it our mission to open up education for all. Over fifty years on, we continue to widen access to education by providing a range of...
View ArticlePostgraduate study: Education, Childhood & Youth
Want to build on your undergraduate study or further develop your thinking as a postgraduate? Here you will find a number of OpenLearn courses to help with the skills needed for postgraduate online...
View Article2021: A Year In Review, With OpenLearn
We take a look back at some news headlines and stories from throughout the year (we've done our best to avoid lockdowns and Covid in this year's review!) – all with an OpenLearn angle, of course –...
View ArticleOpenLearn Migration January 2022
For the past two years the team have been working hard on a major IT release for OpenLearn. This release will be happening 17th-20th January 2022. First published on Wed, 05 Jan 2022 as OpenLearn...
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