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Estimating the cost of equity
Money & Business

Estimating the cost of equity

...Introduction - In this free course we examine the factors that determine the return sought by investors when buying shares. This expected return takes into account the perceived risks of investing in different shares. Section 1 of this course should be used in conjunction with the activities provided in Sections 2 to 5. The latter will help you develop and test your...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Introducing research in law and beyond
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing research in law and beyond

...Introduction - This free course, Introducing research in law and beyond,looks at some of the key steps those interested in undertaking a research project in law (or other fields) should consider. Drawing on experience from a number of academics within the Open University Law School and Open University, the course provides a valuable introduction to the skills that can...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Exploring the history of prisoner education Badge icon
History & The Arts

Exploring the history of prisoner education

...manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn statement of participation – which also displays your Open University badge. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course before you begin, in our start-of-course survey. Once...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Young people and religion: creative learning with history
History & The Arts

Young people and religion: creative learning with history

...Introduction and guidance: Introduction - This free course is intended for teachers and other educators and leaders working with young people in both formal and informal educational settings. The course will provide practical guidance and resources for running workshops for young people between the ages of 13 and 18 to stimulate reflection on religious diversity. Young...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
The psychology of cybercrime
Health, Sports & Psychology

The psychology of cybercrime

...Introduction - In this free course, The psychology of cybercrime, you will explore different questions about cybercrime from a psychological angle in an attempt to better understand this relatively recent field of psychology. You will consider the realms and limits of cybercrime, distinguishing between the different types of cybercrime (e.g. trolling, cyber-stalking,...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
What does it take to mentor young offenders?
Education & Development

What does it take to mentor young offenders?

...management. Overall, there was strong evidence of success in each of these three components. This was seen as a result of the reflective approach adopted; defining the rationale behind each activity, developing clarity around what works and what doesn’t, and ensuring that these are appropriate to age and skills of individual mentors. Ever thought of volunteering? Try...
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Video 10 mins
Why could phosphorus depletion leave us all hungry?
Society, Politics & Law

Why could phosphorus depletion leave us all hungry?

...prevented famine. But thinking about phosphorus as a human right does highlight that the right to food cannot be enforced by simply mandating access to an end product. It will also necessitate developing agricultural systems that are managed in a way that is both equitable and sustainable. This article was originally published by SciDevNet in 2014 under a CC-BY licence...
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Article 5 mins
Using data visualisation to track climate change
Nature & Environment

Using data visualisation to track climate change

...management.” The team focused on the climate action plans until 2030. The tool allows users to toggle between 163 intended and actual climate plans, thus noting any changes in the two documents for a particular country. Nicholas Ozor, executive director of the Kenya-based African Technology Policy Studies Network, tells SciDev.Net that the tool could improve...
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Video 5 mins