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'''Futurelearn''' is a [[massive open online course]] platform founded in December 2012<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/9743703/UK-universities-to-launch-free-degree-style-online-courses.html</ref> as a company majority owned by the UK's [[Open University]]. It is the first UK-led [[massive open online course]] platform, and as of |
'''Futurelearn''' is a [[massive open online course]] platform founded in December 2012<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/9743703/UK-universities-to-launch-free-degree-style-online-courses.html</ref> as a company majority owned by the UK's [[Open University]]. It is the first UK-led [[massive open online course]] platform, and as of 19 February 2013 had 17 University partners and - unlike similar platforms - includes two non-university partners, the [[British Council]] and the [[British Library]].<ref name="Nelson THES">{{cite web | url=http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/futurelearns-boss-on-breaking-into-moocs/2002636.article | title=futurelearn boss on breaking into moocs}}</ref> |
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On 3 May 2013 it was announced that one more non-university partner - the [[British Museum]] - and four more universities had joined Futurelearn:<ref>http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/four-more-universities-join-futurelearn/2003640.article</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:00, 21 May 2013
Type of site | Online education |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Owner | Open University |
| URL | futurelearn |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | Required |
| Launched | December 2012 |
| Current status | Active |
Futurelearn is a massive open online course platform founded in December 2012[1] as a company majority owned by the UK's Open University. It is the first UK-led massive open online course platform, and as of 19 February 2013 had 17 University partners and - unlike similar platforms - includes two non-university partners, the British Council and the British Library.[2]
History
Futurelearn launched with 12 University partners, seeking those who “consistently rank at the top end of the…league tables”.[3] The launch was described as a move to 'fight back' and provide a space for UK institutions to engage in the mooc space.[4] Futurelearn's CEO, Simon Nelson, previously worked at the BBC.[2] Prior to the launch of Futurelearn few British universities had run courses, with only two (the University of Edinburgh and the University of London) having previously signed up to offer such courses through Coursera.[5][6]
Partners
17 UK universities are partnered with Futurelearn
- University of Bath
- University of Birmingham
- Bristol University
- Cardiff University
- University of East Anglia
- University of Exeter
- King’s College London
- Lancaster University
- University of Leeds
- University of Leicester
- University of Nottingham
- The Open University
- Queen’s University Belfast
- University of Reading
- University of Southampton
- University of St Andrews
- University of Warwick
alongside two non-university partners, the British Council and the British Library.[2]
On 3 May 2013 it was announced that one more non-university partner - the British Museum - and four more universities had joined Futurelearn:[7]
Courses
Futurelearn's first courses will be open in the second half of 2013.[8] While course details have not yet been announced, the University of Southampton's first offerings may be in Oceanography, Web Science, and mechanical engineering.[9]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/9743703/UK-universities-to-launch-free-degree-style-online-courses.html
- ^ a b c "futurelearn boss on breaking into moocs".
- ^ http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/422182.article
- ^ http://www.guardian.co.uk/higher-education-network/blog/2012/dec/20/futurelearn-uk-moocs-martin-bean
- ^ http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/leading-british-universities-join-new-mooc-venture/41211
- ^ http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/dec/03/massive-online-open-courses-universities
- ^ http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/four-more-universities-join-futurelearn/2003640.article
- ^ http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/pm-hails-new-arrivals-to-futurelearn/2001765.article
- ^ http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/no-humdrum-moocs-for-university-of-southampton/story-e6frgcjx-1226616146952
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