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Hi,
To my great surprize the site is so different than it used to be. I cannot remember the last time I logged in, however. It is going to take a while to get used to the new format. How long has this new version been up?
I had wanted to do a course called 'Exploring Children's Learning' that had been on the list 'in the old days'.
Is that course gone forever?
Many thanks,
Cary Clark
i am from Pakistan and i want to study from OU but i cant come to UK coz of some financial problems so can i take admission in your uni by sitting in my home?and will u offered b.a degree also? plz help me sir i am very up set and plz can u tell me the fee of b.a?
Hi everyone,I am the new one here,and I need your help.I am from Georgia Batumi,I've wone Flex competition and now go to America,I am really interested in studying,and I'll be very greatfull if you help me with orientetion here)thanx
Hi Ana,
You can join any one of our online units for free (also with no time restraints), the main page with all our topics can be found here - http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/2 and the 'getting started' page is here - http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=40392220 this will give you all the help you need to start to study our units.
The units are not accredited, if you would like more information about the Open University and it's accredited courses the main page is here - http://www.open.ac.uk/21
Many thanks Ana - have fun browsing.
OpenLearn Moderator
Hello, I was wondering: is it possible to study for more than one of the free courses via Learning Space or is there a limit? Many thanks.
Hi Kim
Thank you for your interest. I'm pleased to say you can study as many of the free units as you want - enjoy!
Just to clarify the links that were given in the previous post, there seem to have been a few spare numbers creep in at the end, so here they are again:
The main page with all our topics can be found here - http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/ and the 'getting started' page is here - http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=403922 this will give you all the help you need to start to study our units.
The units are not accredited, if you would like more information about the Open University and it's accredited courses the main page is here - http://www.open.ac.uk
best wishes, OpenLearn Moderator
I am studying a masters in managing major projects and programmes at Middlesex university and am keen to learn from anyone out there their opinion on a theory I have, that performance management in projects programmes and portfolios of both could be the missing element as to why statistically 70% of projects and programmes fail.
Please give me your thoughts?
Hello, I would also like to introduce myself as the "new kid on the block!" and like some of you, very new or fresh to Open Learn. I would like to know more about how to study on-line.
Hi Susan,
The best place to start is on the LearningSpace side of the site - http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/. From here you can either look through the topics on the left hand side or alternatively go to a list of all the units we offer which can be found here - http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/index.php.
There are no time restrictions on studying the LearningSpace units so you can take as long as you like.
Hope this helps.
OpenLearn Moderator
I graduated from McGraw University last year and now interested to enroll in OpenLearn. My friend referred me last week and now its good experience to be here.
hello
I am Edward Asare Sakyi from Ghana and wish to study online on this page. I am finding it difficult to enter into a class online on this page. Hoping someone will help me to be able to enter into a Networking class to be able to learn this courses online. I will be very happy if any one help me to do that.
thanks be to any one who will help me to be able to do that.
Hi Edward,
The free units on LearningSpace can be found here - http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/. The complete list of our units can be found here - http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/index.php, just browse through these (the study level is also indicated) and pick the ones that sound interesting to you.
Hope this helps - enjoy browsing.
OpenLearn Moderator
Hi,
My Name is Mohamed In Somalia i have a Problem about Finding a Free Network Course On This Site So If There any One Can Help Me about That I,m Welcoming. and thanks All.
Hi Mohamed,
LearningSpace can be found here - http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/. The complete list of our units can be found here - http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/index.php, just browse through these (the study level is also indicated) and pick the ones that sound interesting to you.
Hope this helps - enjoy browsing.
OpenLearn Moderator
Hi,
My Name is Mohamed In Somalia i have a Problem about Finding a Free Network Course On This Site So If There any One Can Help Me about That I,m Welcoming. and thanks All.
Hi,
My Name is Mohamed In Somalia i have a Problem about Finding a Free Network Course On Thus Site So If There any One Can Help Me about That I,m Welcoming. and thanks All.
Hi I am working through a unit in open learn and would like to know if these units are available in a format that can be downloaded to my iphone for reading on the go.
Thanks for any help.
Sheila
Hi Sheila,
You can download most of the LearningSpace units from i-Tunes - http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/DZR.woa/wa/viewTagged?id=380206132&ta....
Hope this helps.
OpenLearn Moderator
There seems to be aproblem with the page http://www.open.edu/openlearn/languages/chinese/cute-panda
It hangs the PC.
Hi Joan,
Many thanks for posting, we are aware that there is a problem with the page (if you are using Internet Explorer), the technical team are working on it and hope to have it fixed as soon as possible. In the meantime, the best browser to use is either Firefox or Chrome. If you are still experiencing problems please don't hesitate to contact us again.
Thanks again Joan and apologies for the fault.
OpenLearn Moderator
dear sir
I'm posting this again because each time I try to change my profile parameters it says:
Incorrect sesskey submitted, form not accepted![VLE]
please help
Hi Fabio,
I've replied to your other post (but just in case you've missed it) you will need to delete your cookies, after which you should have no more problems, if you do please e-mail openlearn@open.ac.uk and we will pass the query onto the technical team.
Many thanks
OpenLearn Moderator
Hi!!
I'm just new here and I don't know how to start. I don't know where I'm going. Can anyone help me in beginning my stay herein openlearn..
Thank you!! I would appreciate someone's kindness....
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Hi Jessica,
OpenLearn is where you will find topical content - everything has been created by The Open University with input from our experts. Many of the learning materials relate to the TV and radio programmes we make with the BBC. You’ll discover interactive games, videos, blogs, podcasts and opportunities to order free printed materials.
If you are looking for our free units then follow this link http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/ and it will take you to LearningSpace - a full list of all our units can be found here http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/index.php.
Have fun browsing
OpenLearn Moderator
sir i m new here. i m not getting how to use this site and from where to start pls help me out
Hi Abnish,
If you are looking for topical content then you are in the right place - OpenLearn - everything you'll find on the site has been created by The Open University with input from our experts. Many of the learning materials relate to the TV and radio programmes we make with the BBC. You’ll discover interactive games, videos, blogs, podcasts and opportunities to order free printed materials.
If you are looking for our free units then follow this link http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/ and it will take you to LearningSpace - a full list of all our units can be found here http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/index.php.
Have fun browsing
OpenLearn Moderator
hello there i am new to openlearn and am still finding my feet. When you complete a course on openlearn can you recieve any type of certificate of completion?
Hi Charene,
Unfortunately, LearningSpace units aren't accredited, you can however run off a 'Statement of Activity'.
If you sign into LearningSpace and go to 'My learningspace', choose the unit you want to report on, click on 'My activity record' go to the bottom of the page and you will be able to either view (and then print) or download the activity statement.
Hope you enjoy the units Charlene.
Many thanks
OpenLearn Moderator
have left two messages (this is the third) about problems with learning journal yesterday and now today, but the previous two have once again vanished. I'm afraid I have lost patience for the moment.
Hi Tracy,
I spoke with out technical team this morning and they have agreed that there is a problem with the Learning Journals. They will be looking at this week and hopefully have the problem corrected by next week, unfortunately they cannot look at them any earlier. I will write and advise you when the problem has been resolved.
In the meantime please accept my apologies for the journals not working.
Many thanks
OpenLearn Moderator
Do we receive a certificate for completing the courses on Learningspace or is there some way of printing off a cerificate
Hi Helen,
Unfortunately LearningSpace units are not accredited.
The easiest way for you to see your study is to bring up the unit you have been studying and on the left hand side of the screen you will find 'my activity record', click on this and it will give you a record of study for that unit (you can also download a Statement of Activity from here).
Hope this helps, many thanks.
OpenLearn Moderator
Hi, what are the negative any positive comments about keeping a learning journal please. Any help on this topic would be greatly appreciated. Mike.
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