OnlineHE_Toolkit

69 The European Commission's support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Project Number: 2020-1-RO01-KA226-HE-095434 Best Practice 6: OERu 1. Topic/ Area Open to various HE subjects/disciplines 2. Title OERu (OERuniversitas) 3. Type of Best Practice OERS MOOCs 4. Date released 2004 5. Partners/ network The extended list of partners can be found here. 6. Level International/EU 7. Description of the methods/ approach and/or theories used OERu is a platform that includes online courses following the principles of open and distributed education for all. Those interested can participate in two ways: ● through a self-regulated learning method [self-directed interest]: they select concepts, topics, and activities during the course according to personal interests. You can sip and dip into sections of the course which you find interesting. Many learners in this category participate actively during all sessions of the course, however there are no minimum participation requirements for self-interest learners. ● Through a more structured approach [learning for credit]: you can submit your work for formal assessment on a ‘fee for service basis’ from designated OERu partners. Successful students will earn academic transfer credit towards the specified OERu qualifications. 8. Purpose/Aim OERu is an initiative that aims to make tertiary education accessible and inclusive, by providing HE courses to everyone interested around the world. Anyone can attend the available courses for free. There are also affordable, low-cost ways to