Thinking of open uni

I'm thinking of doing an open uni course. I never did do my exams at school as i hated big crowds and things. Lately, i have that wanting to do something feeling and thought of an open uni course. Maybe in history or history and politics. Im fascinated with the past and having to see how politics have shaped the world i think that would be great

Has anyone else here done an open uni course or doing one. Is it any good or should i give it a miss? 

  • I've looked into OU a few times. In the end I went to a...not online uni and quit after two weeks due to social issues (wouldn't have had them if I were allowed to make friends with the lecturers but all the students I found thoroughly boring always talking about drinking that I ended up feeling very lonely). I think in hindsight OU would've been a good move.

    Since I've been doing other things and had a online course on the side. If you're unsure how you'll get along with motivating yourself and such I'd recommend checking out coursera.org. If you don't have the money to spend on the course you can "audit" the course for free. It does however mean you don't get your tests and assignments graded which I find quite vital to my confidence to continue the course. Either way have a look at that and see if there's any courses you fancy. I've rather surprised myself at how well I've kept up with deadlines.

  • It works very well from what I understand from other autistic friends that have used it

  • I got my degree through the Open University. It was a great way to study. There are tutorials that you can attend (usually small group) and usually an online group who have the same tutor. They also have online course forums.

    I would certainly recommend it. Also look at http://www.open.ac.uk/about/open-educational-resources/openlearn/free-learning and try a free short course to see how you get on.

    i graduated when I was 42, ten years before my ASD diagnosis. I