About the Book

This guide provides user friendly advice and support for those currently involved with open learning and those considering it for the first time. 500 Tips for Open and Online Learning aims not only to save time but also to enhance the quality of the learning experience which learners will draw from open and online learning. There are six sections of the book which cover:

• What is open and online learning, why use it and how?
• how to set up open and online learning programmes
• designing new resource materials
• putting technology to work
• supporting open learners
• assessing open learning.

This practical guide will be an invaluable resource, providing immediate help to the increasing number of people now under pressure to design, support and deliver open learning programmes.