OpenupEd

Spec sheet

Purpose

OpenupEd is a portal that collects MOOC offerings from European higher education institutions and promotes them.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Audience

The portal offers online higher education courses to learners without entry qualifications.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Integrations

Community benefits include having MOOCs listed on the OpenupEd portal and connected MOOC portals worldwide.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Support

OpenupEd provides MOOC checklists and support materials openly, and guides new community members through quality enhancement.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Headquarters

Maastricht, NetherlandsRead 28 Sep 2026 · openuped.eu

Founded

2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · openuped.eu

Maker

OpenupEd identifies itself as a service of the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities (EADTU).Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Course access

Its framework says courses can be accessed by anyone with an internet connection, without prior formal qualifications.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Course materials

The framework describes courses using interactive, collaborative and communication features alongside rich media such as video and audio.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Learning framework

OpenupEd identifies eight common MOOC features: learner-centred learning, openness to learners, digital openness, independent learning, media-supported interaction, recognition options, quality focus, and diversity.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Membership quality label

New community members are expected to obtain the OpenupEd quality label within three years of joining.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Membership requirements

Institutions seeking membership must be recognised within their country’s formal higher education system and have an operating quality assurance system for their MOOCs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Platform model

OpenupEd does not use or advocate one MOOC platform for all partners; institutions commonly operate their own platforms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Quality assurance

The quality label process includes institutional self-evaluation, an improvement roadmap, and review by two external experts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Recognition

Learners can receive a free badge or informal certificate, while formal credits or certificates may involve a fee set by the offering institution.Read 11 Oct 2026 · openuped.eu

Plans and prices

Every OpenupEd plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• MOOC Platforms#55 of 677.4