The Open University (OU) is the UK's 'open' learning university, established in 1969. The majority of students are based in the UK, but its courses are also studied in the rest of Europe, in Africa and the Far East. The administration is based at Walton Hall, Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, but has offices in each of its thirteen regions around the UK. The university awards undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates.
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The Open University - A university offering courses by the distance learning method. Information includes details of courses offered, teaching methods and access to course resources.
Meta Description: [ UK's largest university for part-time higher education, offering supported open learning materials for undergrad & postgrad qualifications in many subjects ]
Alumni Association - Provides resources for all past students of the Open University. News, events, calendar and service details available.
Meta Description: [ The openlink site provides a welcome and resource for all past students and community members of the Open University. ]
Beagle 2: The British Led Exploration of Mars - Led by Professor Pillinger of the Open University. Details the history, science, technology, and aims of the Mars Express mission.
Costing Analysis Project in Sub-Saharan Africa - A partnership between the Open University and the South African Institute of Distance Education (SAIDE), to produce a costing tool for Distance Education and use of ICTs in Teacher Development and support in sub-Saharan Africa.
Meta Description: [ Costing Tool for Distance Education and use of ICTs in Teacher Development ]
Courses and Qualifications - Directory of courses, diplomas, certificates, named degrees and qualifications. Includes information about registration, fees and degree profiles.
Credit Transfer - Details for current and prospective students about transferring credit from courses at other places of study.
Employment Opportunities - Information on current vacancies with the OU for academic and office staff and research posts.
Meta Description: [ Job Opportunities at The Open University ]
Learner's Guide - Advice and guidance on studying with the Open University.
Meta Description: [ As part of our regular updating, we have removed the Learner’s Guide home page to allow direct access to the resources. ]
Learning Schools Programme - Provides New Opportunities Fund ICT training and development to librarians and teachers. Includes an overview of the initiative, education news and community pages.
Open Library - Library services to students, staff, researchers and members of the public.
Open University on TV - Television and radio listings for all Open University BBC course-related broadcasts.
Meta Description: [ Open2.net is the home of the BBC/Open University partnership - offering a wealth of educational material supporting the wide ranging BBC/OU broadcasts. ]
Open University Student Budget Account (OUSBA) - Information about OUSBA. Includes general advice on opening and controlling accounts and a link to a secure area where personal information can be accessed.
Meta Description: [ A convenient way to pay for your Open University course fees. Charge your fees to OUSBA to Buy Now - Pay Later! OUSBA pays the OU on your behalf, and when your course starts you can either repay the amount in full or opt for monthly instalments. ]
Open University Worldwide - Catalogue of undergraduate course materials and resources. Self study workbooks, audiocassettes, videos study packs and CD-ROM's available for purchase.
Meta Description: [ Buy study materials with a worldwide reputation for quality, innovation and accessibility. A catalogue of high quality undergraduate learning materials from OU courses including self study workbooks, videos and audiocassettes, computer software and CD-ROMs, available for purchase. ]
Resources for Open University Teachers and Students. (ROUTES) - Library of online resources for OU courses specifically chosen by course teams.
Services for Disabled Students - Information on how the OU supports disabled students and the facilities they can obtain.
Meta Description: [ Advice and guidance for OU students with a disability, for study needs, funding, course materials, and support ]
Sesame - Stories from the Open University's newspaper.
Sesame e-Xtra - Sesame is the printed version of the newspaper linking 180,000 OU students, tutors and staff worldwide. This site updates the paper version.
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Student Experience - Information on OU study and support available for prospective students.
Student Home - 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.)
TeachandLearn.net - 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.
Meta Description: [ TeachandLearn.net - The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) website for schools ]
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