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Linear programming – the basic ideas
Science, Maths & Technology

Linear programming – the basic ideas

...Introduction - Please note: a Statement of Participation is not issued on this course. This free OpenLearn course, Linear programming – the basic ideas, is an extract from the Open University course M373 Optimization, a third level applied mathematics course that will interest you if you need to create mathematical models or if you use numerical software in industry,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Modelling events in time
Science, Maths & Technology

Modelling events in time

...Introduction - Please note: a Statement of Participation is not issued on this course. This free OpenLearn course, Modelling events in time, is an extract from the Open University course M343 Applications of probability, a third level course that develops ideas about probability and random processes that were introduced in the Open University course M248 Analysing data....
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Extreme endurance performances – who, what and why?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Extreme endurance performances – who, what and why?

...Introduction - In this course you will explore participation in extreme sports and be introduced to the multidisciplinary approach to examining topics. There are many examples of activities that are considered extreme owing to their high-risk nature, such as parkour, base jumping and freestyle skiing. In this course you will focus predominantly on extreme endurance...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
OpenLearn Wales take your learning further
Society, Politics & Law

OpenLearn Wales take your learning further

...with our experts Follow The Open University on the BBC – TV and radio resources in our What’s On area. More free courses in Welsh Visit Y Porth - the main platform for delivering and managing Welsh medium provision for the students of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. The educational resources on the Porth were developed by university teaching staff throughout Wales....
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Article 5 mins
Hospital: Dementia patients
Health, Sports & Psychology

Hospital: Dementia patients

...January - this time, he was found wandering semi-naked by police and brought to A&E. Unpredictable and prone to outbursts of challenging behaviour, Stanley isn't coping well at home. His family are keen for the hospital to find him a nursing home place, but it won't be easy. Not every nursing home will have the skills and resources to manage Stanley's demanding behaviour....
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Video 5 mins
Learning to change
OpenLearn Ireland

Learning to change

...the value of life experience and describe how they managed their studies alongside other commitments. Benefit through Learning What the future holds. Adult learners reflect on how their studies have furthered their careers and changed their attitude to life. Johari Windows A technique that helps you create notes about yourself and creates a basis for decision making....
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Audio 22 mins
MSE’s Academy of Money Badge icon
Money & Business

MSE’s Academy of Money

...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 optional start-of-course...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Leadership for inclusion: thinking it through
Education & Development

Leadership for inclusion: thinking it through

...Management Masters pathways....Leadership for inclusion: thinking it through: Introduction - This course will help you to think about your professional educational situation and the ways in which you can develop your practices alongside others. It will provide you with a better understanding of competing values within the school system and how to identify and build upon...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs