Open University UK major provider on iTunes U

The Open University (2010) The Open University hits ten million downloads on iTunes U In Partnership Milton Keynes UK: The Open University

Over ten million Open University tracks have been downloaded from iTunes U, the dedicated learning zone within the iTunes Store. Open University tracks on iTunes U cover a huge range of subjects, including business, [...]

A doctorate in education by distance learning

From: In Partnership, May 2009.

The UK Open University’s professional doctorate in education programme is celebrating the registration of its 200th student this year. For professionals in education seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of
contemporary educational issues, the practitioner-oriented Doctorate in Education (EdD) is designed to develop skills in educational research which are then used [...]

Nigeria’s Universities Commission explores distance learning

Open University Worldwide Nigeria’s Universities Commission explores distance learning In Partnership Feb (Note: not available online)

The Open University (U.K.) joined a round table workshop in November 2008 to discuss the role of open distance learning in Nigeria. Professor Steve Swithenby gave a presentation on different models of open learning and distance education to the [...]

New distance teaching skills course launched in China

Open University Worldwide (2009) New distance teaching skills course launched in China In Partnership Feb (Note: not available online)

The Open University (U.K.) and the Central China Radio and TV University (CCRTVU) have presented the first module of a new course focusing on open distance teaching skills. 31 tutors studied the six week module “Learner Support” [...]

Free, perfect and now? A new online university

Lewin, T. (2009) On the Internet, a university without a campus International Herald Tribune, Jan 25

An Israeli entrepreneur with decades of experience in international education plans to start the first global, tuition-free Internet university, a nonprofit venture he has named the University of the People.