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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Open University Worldwide - Catalogue of undergraduate course materials and resources. Self study workbooks, audiocassettes, videos study packs and CD-ROM's available for purchase.
Open Universiuty Alumni Community - Provides resources for all past students of the Open University. News, events, calendar and service details available.
Services for Disabled Students - Information on how the OU supports disabled students and the facilities they can obtain.
Services for disabled students - Advice and guidance for OU students with a disability, for study needs, funding, course materials, and support
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.
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.
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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.
