Free OpenLearn short courses and study materials from The Open University

OpenLearn from The Open University offers hundreds of free short courses, articles and downloadable learning materials across many subjects, from basic skills to university-level introductions. The resources are free to anyone in the UK (and worldwide) and you can access them directly via the OpenLearn site without payment or formal enrolment; many include activities, badges and optional study paths. OpenLearn is suited to learners of all ages wanting flexible, no-cost study and to build knowledge or try subject areas before formal study.