Open Learning -
To begin spring 2009
Direct inquiries to Teri Cleveland at teresa.cleveland@wmich.edu or 269-387-4199.
What is Open Learning?
Open Learning courses are self-paced, instructor-facilitated undergraduate online courses that allow students to select a start date independent of semester calendars. The student then completes the course within 6 months from the start date.
Student benefits
- Flexible start dates
- Flexible end dates – the course ends upon student completion of course requirements (up to 6 months from start date)
- The convenience of online delivery
- Self- paced – students are able to complete the course at their own pace within the 6 month time frame
Faculty, department, and college benefits
- Enables departments to provide flexible alternatives to many different audiences (graduating seniors, transfer students, dual enrollment, military, and more)
- Faculty may attend an e-teaching enndorsement session for creating courses online
- Departments and colleges receive revenue share per the EUP revenue share model.