DOWN 83 places in 2021
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 2021 sub-lists
| Top 150 Tools for Personal Learning: 113 |
Top 150 Tools for Workplace Learning: – |
Top 150 Tools for Education: – |
Overall rankings in the previous 14 surveys: 2007-2020
| 2020: 135 | 2019: 103 | 2018: 86 | 2017: 106 | 2016: 105 | 2015: – | 2014: – |
| 2013: – | 2012: – | 2011: – | 2010: – | 2009: – | 2008: – | 2007: – |
Comments on FutureLearn in 2021
“MOOCs (such as FutureLearn) help us explore new topics and learn from other students as well as experts. They’re easy to dip into for quick reminders or deeper insights, and prompt us to reflect on what we already know” OU Learning Design Team, UK
Previous comments
“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
Here you will find some links to external resources on how to use FutureLearn for teaching, training, learning and development.
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