9 Reasons To Take An OU Janux Course

Janux is a new interactive learning community created to connect learners and teachers through high-quality OU courses. Janux is the first of its kind in OpenCourseWare, combining multimedia-rich content with interactive social tools and a broader learning community to create an unparalleled learning environment.

1. You can get college credit

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It is possible to get college credit through a Janux course. However. However. If students plan to earn college credit, enrollment at the University of Oklahoma is a must, and a cost is associated with the course. Find out more details about Janux here, and make sure to check out the “Intro to Computer Programming” course, which is the first class OU has offered to non-degree-seeking students at a discounted rate of only $599!

2. You get to be a part of something new & innovative at OU

Unfamiliar with how Janux works? Here’s the gist: It combines the course curriculum with an online, interactive learning community of fellow students who engage with and help one another with questions and lessons in real time. This isn’t your high school algebra class with chalkboards, dusty textbooks or bubble sheets; it’s a high-quality University of Oklahoma course that puts everything in an online setting and connects you with OU students and learners from around the world. Now seriously, how cool is that?

3. You can take a college course your couch

OU offers several open courses to the public that allow you to sit back, learn at your own pace and exercise your freedom to not wear pants before noon. If you like or want to learn more about beer, coding or social relationships, and have access to a computer (and maybe a comfy couch), there’s a Janux course waiting for you.

4. Beef up your resume or LinkedIn profile with new skills

Successful completion of an OU Janux course could be just what you need to set you apart from other candidates applying for the job you want. If you ask “Intro to Computer Programming” instructor Deborah Trytten, computer science is “permeating every realm of human experience.” Adding programming to your professional toolbox could catch the eye of recruiters and make you a top contender for that new job you’re pursuing. Go on — show potential employers you care about continuing education.

5. Keep connected with OU (we’re looking at you, alumni)

Can we get serious for a sec? Taking a Janux course is a fantastic way to strengthen your relationship with the University of Oklahoma, especially for OU Alumni. These courses connect you with OU professors who know their stuff. Enrolling in a course is like giving OU a high-five and saying you believe what the university is doing in the field of education, in Oklahoma, and throughout the world, makes a difference. Whew. Now where were we?

6. Because they’re for anyone, anywhere (yeah, that means you too)

OK, so maybe you graduated years ago and you have kids and you think maybe you’ve missed your window to advance your career. We’re here to tell you: That just ain’t true. The beauty of Janux courses is you have everything available to you in the online world, so anyone, anywhere, can take a course. You manage your own time: when you watch lectures, when you study. The class is what you put into it.

7. You get to take your pick of a nine-course selection, because #choices

Who doesn’t love options? One of OU’s most popular Janux courses is “Chemistry of Beer,” but, if imbibing isn’t your thing, OU offers other topics like sociology, human physiology, law and justice, and general chemistry. Dare we say there’s something for everyone? And make sure to keep your eye on Janux.ou.edu for the arrival of new courses you might be interested in.

8. It’s a great way to pursue an interest or hobby outside your current area of expertise

If you’re in a science profession but always wanted to learn about law and justice, a public relations professional wanting to brush up on global communications, or an electrical engineer wanting to pursue sociology, now’s your chance. Because of the class structure, video lectures and online interaction, Janux students get a whole different experience than just reading a book about a subject they’re interested in.

9. It’s free (aka, you have nothing to lose)

So here’s the thing about Janux courses: When the classes are open to the public, in a not-for-credit environment, they are totally free to non-OU students. Enrolled students have full access to content and platform social learning features. That means no prerequisites, no grades — just learning for the sake of learning. A cost is associated with the course when OU students enroll on oZone to earn credit. Some of those courses for OU students are fully online; others are face to face, or a combination of class and online.