OpenLearn vs Wikiversity

OpenLearn

Description: OpenLearn is an open educational platform from The Open University that offers free online courses and learning resources across a wide range of subjects. The materials are designed for self-learners and educators to use.

Type: software

Wikiversity

Description: Wikiversity is an online learning community hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation that is aimed at enabling everyone, including students and teachers, to learn through open collaboration. It features learning resources, projects, questions, and assignments as well as facilities for teaching and research.

Type: software

Pricing: Free

OpenLearn Features

• Free online courses and learning resources
• Wide range of subjects including science, math, technology, health, languages, business, social sciences, education, law, history, and more
• Self-paced learning at your own speed
• No registration required to access most materials
• Materials designed for self-learners and educators
• Some courses lead to formal qualifications and badges you can display
• Discussion forums on some courses to engage with other learners and educators

Wikiversity Features

• Open educational resources
• Learning through open collaboration
• Learning resources, projects, questions and assignments
• Facilities for teaching and research

OpenLearn

• Not listed

Wikiversity

• Free