The LearningSpace contains materials from Open University courses. These are materials from the same courses our registered students take – but online and free to the world! With over 500 courses, there's something for everyone - but what have people been studying during March 2012?
April 2012's Top Ten
Essay and report writing skills
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Writing reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. This unit is designed to help you develop the skills you need to write effectively for... Read more : Essay and report writing skills
Start writing fiction
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Have you always wanted to write, but never quite had the courage to start? Try this unit to get you started. Read more : Start writing fiction
Introducing social work practice
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Social work is a vital element in how our society cares for those in need. This unit looks at the meaning of ‘social work values’... Read more : Introducing social work practice
An introduction to music theory
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This unit provides an introduction to music theory pitched at a level equivalent to Grades 1-3 of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of... Read more : An introduction to music theory
Numbers, units and arithmetic
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Do fractions and decimals make you apprehensive about maths? Do you lack confidence in dealing with numbers? If so, then this unit is for you.... Read more : Numbers, units and arithmetic
Understanding operations management
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Operations management is one of the central functions of all organisations whether producing goods or services, or in the private, public or voluntary sectors. This... Read more : Understanding operations management
Writing what you know
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Try this unit and develop your perception of the world around you to aid your writing Read more : Writing what you know
Getting started on Classical Latin
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Latin is the basis for many languages in the world. This unit will provide you with a general introduction to learning Latin allowing you to... Read more : Getting started on Classical Latin
Starting with psychology
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The most ‘important and greatest puzzle’ we face as humans is ourselves (Boring, 1950, p. 56). Humans are a puzzle – one that is complex,... Read more : Starting with psychology
Management: Perspective and practice
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This unit introduces you to a range of different ways of thinking about organisations and approaches to managing the people who work within them. Read more : Management: Perspective and practice
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