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OpenLearn vs TU Delft OpenCourseWare
Both stand on open educational resource 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 MacWebWindows
TU Delft OpenCourseWare offers course-based study materials for independent use and teaching preparation. It is not a substitute for a credential or access to TU Delft faculty, and content availability varies by course.
Visit TU Delft OpenCourseWareThe facts
| OpenLearn | TU Delft OpenCourseWare | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | open.edu | ocw.tudelft.nl |
| On open educational resource platforms | #15 of 27 | #19 of 27 |
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.
TU Delft OpenCourseWare: what it does well
- Materials are free to view online.
- No registration or academic prerequisites are required.
- Resources may be downloaded.
- Most materials have stated reuse terms.
What to know first
- OCW provides no university credit or degree.
- No certificates or faculty access are provided.
- Some materials or solutions may be withheld.
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