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Manufacturing
Science, Maths & Technology

Manufacturing

...Open University course blocks. Discussion Some raw materials are easier to identify than others. Nitrogen and hydrogen. Up to four different sorts of plastic for the barrel, lid, ink tube and plug; brass for the ball holder, tungsten for the ball. Copper, probably as ingots that can be drawn into rods and then into pipes. Flour, water, yeast (plus additives such as...
Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Herodotus and the invention of history
History & The Arts

Herodotus and the invention of history

...Open University has written a free companion course on Homer, Exploring Homer’s Odyssey. Dr Christine Plastow and Professor Elton Barker of The Open University have written a free OpenLearn course Introducing Homer’s Iliad (adapting materials from the Open University course A229 Introducing the Classical World). The Open University ......
Inheritance of characters
Science, Maths & Technology

Inheritance of characters

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Quantitative and qualitative research in finance
Money & Business

Quantitative and qualitative research in finance

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course B860 Research methods for finance...Quantitative and qualitative research in finance: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research identify different sampling approaches distinguish between primary and secondary data sources...
Design thinking
Science, Maths & Technology

Design thinking

...Open University course U101Design thinking: creativity for the 21st century...Design thinking: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: have an awareness of how design thinking can be applied in a wide range of contexts, from the personal to the global investigate and think creatively about design problems and opportunities initiate an...
Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Exploring equality and equity in education
Education & Development

Exploring equality and equity in education

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course EE814 Addressing inequality and difference in educational practice...Exploring equality and equity in education: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: delineate different understandings of equality in education give some examples of inequalities in different cultures and...
Understanding language and learning
Languages

Understanding language and learning

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course EE818 Language, literacy and learning...Understanding language and learning: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand key issues in the relationship between language and learning understand the importance of language in learning understand the different ways in which...
Mastering systems thinking in practice Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Mastering systems thinking in practice

...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 ......