FAQs

Assessment The assessment category is used for topics and questions relating to assessment in OERu courses. Technology The technology sub-category of FAQs is used for posting questions and answers about OERu technologies. Learning The learning category is used for general questions and support regarding how to participate and engage in OERu courses. General Used for general questions which don’t fit the other categories of the FAQ section. Acadmic volunteers The OERu is a charitable collaboration and our courses are designed for independent study without tutorial support. Credit This category is used for questions relating to formal academic credit and credit transfer towards exit credentials and awards.

Topic	Replies	Views	Activity
About the OERu FAQ support category FAQs	0	682	9 December 2015
How should I reference sources in OERu courses? Learning faq	0	614	17 March 2018
I would like to volunteer suport in the OERu forums - how do I connect? Acadmic volunteers avi	0	599	12 March 2018
Does the OERu provide help resources to support my learning? General	0	652	20 December 2017
Where can I get help with the online technologies used for OERu courses? Technology faq	0	597	20 December 2017
How will learning be assessed for academic credit? Assessment	0	866	9 December 2015
How many micro-courses are needed for full-course credit? Credit	0	1220	10 December 2015
How many courses or credits are required for a full-time equivalent year of study? Credit faq , credits	0	1068	19 January 2018
What if I’ve earned credits from a recognised institution that withdraws from the OERu collaboration? Credit faq	0	670	20 December 2017
Must I use my real name for my social media? Technology	0	614	20 December 2017
I’m not comfortable sharing all of my work publicly. Are there ‘private’ forums where I can interact only with instructors and other students? Learning	0	629	20 December 2017
What are the terms of service for OERu learning General	0	633	20 December 2017
Is there a time limit for completing the formal assessments for credit? Assessment	0	590	20 December 2017
Must I travel to the institution for assessment? Assessment faq	0	585	20 December 2017
Do OERu partners provide free tutorial support for OERu courses? Learning	0	654	20 December 2017
Are there ‘live lectures’ or can all the work be done when and where I want? Learning	0	642	20 December 2017
Can I study OERu courses independently at my own pace? General	0	644	20 December 2017
Will OERu courses be accepted for credit transfer at all the OERu partners? Credit	0	644	20 December 2017
Will more OERu course options become available? General	0	651	20 December 2017
Does the OERu offer micro-credentials for assessed learning? Credit	0	677	20 December 2017
Is course registration required to access OERu course materials? Learning	0	776	9 December 2015
Learning is free - but does the OERu place restrictions on access to learning materials? General	0	599	19 December 2017
Can I participate in OERu courses for free without taking the formal assessments? General	0	551	19 December 2017
Can I get formal academic credit for OERu courses Credit	0	677	19 December 2017
What does OERu stand for? Learning faq	0	697	15 September 2017
About this Discourse Forum FAQs technology , discourse	1	1054	19 February 2016
Why does the OERu use micro-courses? Learning	0	774	10 December 2015
What is an OERu micro-course? Learning	0	791	9 December 2015
Who confers degrees in the OERu model? Credit	0	844	9 December 2015
What is the cost for assessment services for academic credit? Assessment	0	699	9 December 2015