OpenLearn

OpenLearn is a free online learning platform created by The Open University (UK) to provide free educational resources and courses. It was launched in 2006 and offers thousands of free courses, articles, videos, and interactive learning materials across various subjects.

Anyone can learn for free on OpenLearn without payment. While registration is not mandatory to access content, signing up gives you access to your personal learning profile and lets you track your achievements while you study.

OpenLearn offers nearly 1000 free courses across 8 different subject areas, plus thousands of articles, videos, interactive content, and educational resources. Content ranges from quick 5-minute explorations to comprehensive 24-hour courses.

Yes, many OpenLearn courses offer digital badges and certificates of participation upon completion. These can be useful for demonstrating your learning achievements to employers or educational institutions.

OpenLearn serves as a bridge to formal higher education by offering introductory courses that give learners a taste of university-level study. It includes resources for study skills, academic writing, and critical thinking, and many courses are adapted from The Open University's undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

No, OpenLearn does not provide tutor support. Most courses are free-standing short informal learning courses designed for self-directed study at your own pace.