COSE is NOT freeware or shareware, but the licence is free. We intend to make COSE available as an Open Source release ASAP.
COSE is free.
COSE was developed by looking at learning first and technology second, to enable tutors to provide active learning experinces that are easy to implement and manage.
COSE is fully supported, but sadly not for free. If you would like further information about a support contract, contact Professor Mark Stiles , COSE Project Director.
COSE has been in use at Staffordshire University for over 4 years. The University has thousands of students taking courses in COSE, and is fully committed to its future use. COSE is used by Staffordshire University's Further Education college partners for the delivery of foundation degrees. COSE is also used in other organisations and institutions.
COSE has been used successfully to deliver distance learning postgraduate courses for nearly two years.
Version 2 of COSE has been in use by Staffordshire University, its partner colleges and a small number of other organisations since September 2001. Version 2.05 gives you the benefits of all this "Live Testing".
The COSE project has a long standing involvement in work on interoperability and remains committed to contributing to the development of standards.
COSE uses "Signed JAVA Applets" to provide one of the most direct methods of content import available. The COSE Interface provides a standard application look and feel and its navigator is designed to help learners avoid getting lost in the content.
Can I try it out, without installing it?
Yes - you can try out our demo server, where we will give you a learner and a tutor account for 30 days. Get your learner and tutor account by filling in your details on the registration page .
Download a fully working copy of COSE by fill in your details on the registration page .
The rest of the COSE web site will provide you with exhaustive and possibly exhausting detail about every aspect of the system.
COSE is pronounced "cosy" as in "This chair is nice and cosy".
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