Open University United Kingdom Europe Colleges and Universities

Open University United Kingdom Europe Colleges and Universities

Open University

The Open University is the UKs largest university for courses taught on a part-time distance learning basis.

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- A university offering courses by the distance learning method. Information includes details of courses offered, teaching methods and access to course resources.

- Provides New Opportunities Fund ICT training and development to librarians and teachers. Includes an overview of the initiative, education news and community pages.
- Information on how the OU supports disabled students and the facilities they can obtain.
- Led by Professor Pillinger of the Open University. Details the history, science, technology, and aims of the Mars Express mission.
- An online Continuing Professional Development service for anyone associated with teaching or support of schools. Includes sample courses, details of who the courses are aimed at and contact information.
- Web services for Open University students. Information about computer services, personal record access, online prospectus, course materials. (Requires OU username and password to obtain access.)
- Information on current vacancies with the OU for academic and office staff and research posts.
- Information on OU study and support available for prospective students.
- Sesame is the printed version of the newspaper linking 180,000 OU students, tutors and staff worldwide. This site updates the paper version.
- Advice and guidance on studying with the Open University.
- Library of online resources for OU courses specifically chosen by course teams.
- Provides resources for all past students of the Open University. News, events, calendar and service details available.
- Television and radio listings for all Open University BBC course-related broadcasts.
- A distance learning course about how new products are designed, created, and sold. News, opinions, course information.
- Directory of courses, diplomas, certificates, named degrees and qualifications. Includes information about registration, fees and degree profiles.
- Library services to students, staff, researchers and members of the public.
- Details for current and prospective students about transferring credit from courses at other places of study.
- Information about OUSBA. Includes general advice on opening and controlling accounts and a link to a secure area where personal information can be accessed.
- Catalogue of undergraduate course materials and resources. Self study workbooks, audiocassettes, videos study packs and CD-ROM's available for purchase.

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