Open Frameworks for Education

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Qualification Frameworks

Learnsure Education’s Open Education Qualification Framework provides a robust, outcomes-based structure that aligns with UK and international standards. It supports diverse learning pathways, enhances transparency, and enables global recognition of qualifications for learners, educators, and employers.

Curriculum Frameworks

Learnsure Education’s Open Curriculum Framework offers a robust, outcomes-based, and internationally aligned structure for curriculum design and delivery. It supports educational innovation, flexibility, and global comparability, benefiting learners, educators, and institutions in both the UK and worldwide.

Subjects 14 - 16

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Subjects 16 Plus

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Open education is a transformative concept in the education landscape that emphasises accessibility, inclusivity, and the free sharing of knowledge. 

Open education refers to educational practices and resources that are freely accessible to anyone, regardless of location, financial status, or institutional affiliation. It is built on the principles of:

  • Open access: Learning materials and courses are available without cost or barriers.
  • Open licensing: Resources are often shared under licenses (like Creative Commons) that allow reuse, adaptation, and redistribution.
  • Open pedagogy: Teaching methods encourage collaboration, sharing, and learner empowerment.
  • Open technology: Use of open-source platforms and tools to deliver education.

 

Examples include:

  • Open Educational Resources (OER): Free textbooks, videos, quizzes, and other materials.
  • Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): Free or low-cost courses offered by universities and platforms like Coursera, edX, and FutureLearn.

How It Fits in the Education Landscape

Open education complements and challenges traditional education systems:

Traditional EducationOpen Education
Often fee-basedFree or low-cost
Institution-centeredLearner-centered
Restricted accessOpen access
Fixed curriculumFlexible and adaptable

It exists alongside formal education, informal learning, and lifelong learning initiatives. Universities, governments, and NGOs increasingly integrate open education into their strategies to broaden reach and impact.