Future Learn is the UK's first MOOC platform, founded in 2013 by the Open University of the UK with nearly 50 years of distance education experience. The Open University of the United Kingdom is the most mature online university in the world and the largest academic unit in the UK and Europe. Since Futurelearn launched its first online course in September 2013, it has accumulated nearly 8 million users.
Futurelearn offers courses in many different fields, including engineering mathematics, natural environment, social humanities, business management, art and media, mental health, language and culture, study skills, technical programming, etc. 480 different courses, the course period ranges from 2 to 10 weeks . These courses focus on a specific topic in these areas.