Open Learning is a way of learning which allows you to study in your own time, at home, work or in college, but supported by a tutor. Generally you will enrol at a college, but instead of regular classes you will be given teaching material to use in your own time. Qualifications such as NVQ’s and GCSE’s can be achieved in this way.
www.distance-learning.co.uk
Distance Learning usually means learning at home or at work, with no need to visit the learning centre. It is one particular for Open Learning in which tutors and learners are separated by geographical distance. This may be home study or correspondence courses. One example of Distance Learning is Open University.
www.open.ac.uk
The following Shropshire colleges provide Open Learning courses:
New College Telford
www.newcollegetelford.ac.uk
Shrewsbury College of Arts & Technology
www.shrewsbury.ac.uk
Walford and North Shropshire College
www.wnsc.ac.uk
Links to useful Websites
www.learndirect.co.uk
Learndirect offers many courses, which can be taken at a time and place that suits you. Click on the above link to find out more about Learndirect nationally.
www.open.ac.uk
The Open University website gives details of all degrees, diplomas and certificate courses.
Visit the website to find contact details for the West Midlands Regional Centre, which covers Shropshire. Advisers can then offer you information on OU courses. You can also apply for courses online.
www.distance-learning.co.uk
Distance Learning in association with the Open University, contains details of International Distance and Open Education and training. It gives you access to the largest database of Distance and Open Learning courses, many of which are UK based.
www.nec.ac.uk
The National Extension College website offers a wide range of Open Learning and Distance Learning services. These include distance learning courses, and learning resources and training materials. The site has a directory of vocational, leisure, professional and academic courses, including GCSE and A Level subjects.
www.worktrain.gov.uk
A new government funded national jobs and learning site. If you are looking for a job, need a new qualification, or are exploring different occupations this site is for you.