DOWN 32 places in 2020
FutureLearn offers free online courses from top universities and specialist organisations. Owned by Open University in the UK.
Website: futurelearn.com
Cost: Free
Availability: Online
Ranking on the 2020 sub-lists
| Top 100 Tools for Personal Learning: 66 |
Top 100 Tools for Workplace Learning: – |
Top 100 Tools for Education: – |
Overall rankings in the 14 surveys: 2007-2020
| 2020: 135 | 2019: 103 | 2018: 86 | 2017: 106 | 2016: 105 | 2015: – | 2014: – |
| 2013: – | 2012: – | 2011: – | 2010: – | 2009: – | 2008: – | 2007: – |
Comments from some of those who selected FutureLearn as one of their top tools
“Short courses that support current teaching practices and are well designed. I’m able to quickly boost my professional development between instructional design projects, which also adds value in my CV and LinkedIn profile.” Tracie Regan, Instructional Designer, Australia, 2020
“free,. interesting courses, good format” Senior HR Advisor, Australia, 2019
“Free online learning” Organisational Development Manager, UK, 2019
Quick Guide to FutureLearn
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