Side by side
OpenLearn vs OpenupEd
Both stand on mooc platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose OpenLearn if you want free web-based learning for personal interest, future study or to supplement formal learning. Look elsewhere if earning formal qualification credit from a course is essential.
Visit OpenLearn Free plan Web
OpenupEd offers free access to a broad European MOOC portal without entry qualifications. Learners should check each institution’s platform and any charges for formal credits or certificates.
Visit OpenupEdThe facts
| OpenLearn | OpenupEd | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | open.edu | openuped.eu |
| On mooc platforms | #45 of 67 | #49 of 67 |
OpenLearn: what it does well
- Nearly 1,000 courses are free to study.
- Courses, articles, quizzes, games, video and audio cover varied subjects.
- Short courses range from 1 to 24 hours.
- Free accounts support enrolment and progress tracking.
- Some courses award a digital badge.
What to know first
- Courses do not carry formal credit toward a qualification.
- Creating an account requires users to be at least 13.
- The website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA; some legacy images and activities have accessibility issues.
OpenupEd: what it does well
- Free web access to listed MOOCs
- No prior formal qualifications required
- Courses can include video and audio
- Free badges or informal certificates
- Open checklists and support materials
What to know first
- Formal credits may involve fees
- Institutions commonly use separate platforms
- Membership requires national recognition
- Quality label expected within three years
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