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Exploring Homer’s Odyssey
History & The Arts

Exploring Homer’s Odyssey

...Open University’s Classical Studies courses and qualifications....Exploring Homer’s Odyssey: Introduction - This free course introduces Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, the Odyssey, which tells of Odysseus’ long journey home after fighting in the Trojan War, and his eventual reunion with his wife Penelope. Odysseus is famous for his cunning and his courage, and...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Can renewable energy sources power the world? Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Can renewable energy sources power the world?

...badged open course, Can renewable energy sources power the world?. The course is made up of eight weeks, with approximately three hours of study in each. It is suggested that you do one session per week, but you can work through the course at your own pace, so if you have more time one week there is no problem with pushing on to complete another session. The eight ......
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Language and creativity
Languages

Language and creativity

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course E302 Language and creativity...Language and creativity: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand key issues in the relationship between language and creativity understand some of the different ways that linguistic creativity can be studied understand the importance of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Introduction to making political and social change
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to making political and social change

...course is adapted from The Open University’s Changemakers guide, but has been expanded to include content on the devolved nations and global change. This OpenLearn course links to the Open University course D113: Global Challenges: Social Science in Action, now open for registration...Introduction to making political and social change: Learning ......
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Introduction to number theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to number theory

...course is an extract from the Open University module MST125 Essential mathematics 2. To see if you are ready to study MST125, click on the link and follow the ‘Am I ready?’ advice in the module description, and/or to refresh your knowledge of related mathematical topics consider MST124 Essential mathematics 1. If you are interested in statistics you may like to study...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
An introduction to computers and computer systems
Digital & Computing

An introduction to computers and computer systems

...Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Session 2: The components of a computer: Introduction - In this session, you will explore some of the many components, such as processors and memory within a computer, and attached devices (or peripherals as they are called) such as keyboards for input and screens for output, that go towards making a fully...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations
Money & Business

Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations

...Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 2: Identity and participative practice in collaborative leadership: Introduction - This week’s learning is based on the two key dimensions of leadership that inform the course as a whole – identity and participative practice. Identity is a blend of how we think of ourselves and how others think of us –...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Understanding mental capacity Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding mental capacity

...course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges ......
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs