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Global Impact through Innovative Distance Learning Programs

Discover how The Open University is revolutionizing education worldwide with innovative programs, partnerships, and scalable solutions. Learn about our multi-device learning model, collaborations in Africa, and global reach. Explore the value and impact of our distance learning approach.

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Global Impact through Innovative Distance Learning Programs

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  1. eSTEeM Colloquium April 2011 OU FOR BUSINESS OU Client Confidential

  2. OU Awards OUVS Awards Global Markets Learning Content Partnerships Regional Markets Exchange of Expertise Development Markets OU worldwide operations

  3. 47,600 TUTORIALS 315 COURSES 483 UK LOCATIONS 65 LOCATIONS IN 13 COUNTRIES STUDENTS IN 125 COUNTRIES

  4. The Power of our Delivery Model TESSA Teacher Education in Sub Saharan Africa 430,000 primary school teachers in 13 African countries HEAT Health Education and Training 1,000 students on pilot working with c. 2.5m Longer term: 30,000 health workers working with c. 65 million people in rural Ethiopia English in Action Designed to reach 25 million primary and secondary school children and adult learners 4

  5. Creating a Global OU Brand26 Million downloads on iTunes/U

  6. Multi-Device More than a podcast but a learning application 6

  7. The Value We Bring: Innovative Learning • Recognised Brand • Reliable Partnership • Scale and Reach • Best-in–Class Pedagogy • Proven eLearning Platform • Blended learning model with Associated Lecturer’s • Tutor support • Innovative Approach • High Quality Content • Flexible & Adaptable approach • Outcome-based Delivery • Future-Proof Pathways • Scalable Solutions • Skills Transformation The OU is the World Standard in Distance Learning Collaborate to Compete Report, Jan.2011 OU Client Confidential 7

  8. Case Study 1 Partnership offering Open University undergraduate degrees Arab Open University • Open University undergraduate programmes for Business, IT, English Language & Literature: across 7 countries • Mixed mode delivery: study by distance and classroom-based learning • 77,471 course registrations in 2010/2011 • Degrees accredited by OU under UK Quality Assurance • Tutoring and assessment • Course delivery: tutor briefings • Staff exchange

  9. Case Study 2 Partnership offering Open University MBA Link – International Institute of Management, Russia • Open University programme in three stages: Certificate; Diploma; MBA • Distance delivery with locally-resourced workshops and seminars; optional international residential schools • 10,525 course registrations in 2010/2011 • Triple accredited MBA OU under UK Quality Assurance • Tutoring and assessment • Course delivery: tutor briefings • Staff exchange

  10. Case Study 3 Partnership combining OU material and Peking degree School of Medical Distance Education, Peking University • Offering students an opportunity to study OU material as part of nursing training throughout • Mental Health & Distress: OU teaching material in Chinese • 500 students per year: elective for PKU degree • Tutoring system: workshops and training • Staff exchange

  11. Thank You!

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