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Now live: Could we control our climate?
Science, Maths & Technology

Now live: Could we control our climate?

...free course tells the story of climate science in a new way, aiming to find a fresh perspective for thinking about the future...[Photograph of Moraine lake, Alberta. The photo shows a blue-green expanse of lake water, with dense forest on the left, and rocky mountainous terrain to the right of the lake.] Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face as a...
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Skills for study
Education & Development

Skills for study

...free courses...[A notebook, laptop, pen and post its] Whether you're new to studying or returning to study, brushing up on your study skills is a great way to prepare before starting a new course, module or qualification. A free OpenLearn course can help you get an idea of what it's like to study with The Open University, or can help you improve your literacy, ......
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Article 5 mins
An appreciative approach to inquiry
Education & Development

An appreciative approach to inquiry

...free course, An appreciative approach to inquiry, is designed to support groups of practitioners or individuals adopt an appreciative inquiry approach to reflecting, questioning, and developing their collective or individual practices. It is particularly aimed at those working in education at any level and any context to engage in teacher inquiry, practitioner research or...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Introduction to critical criminology
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to critical criminology

...free course, Introduction to critical criminology, provides a brief introduction to critical criminological thinking. It defines the ways in which critical criminologists take a 'critical stance' on the fundamental concepts, practices and institutions associated with crime and criminal justice systems...This free course, Introduction to critical criminology, provides a...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
Managing virtual project teams
Money & Business

Managing virtual project teams

...free course, Managing virtual project teams, looks at knowledge and techniques which underpin team selection and then consider the additional expertise needed to manage teams in a virtual environment...Many projects are now ‘virtual’, i.e. some or all of the team are located remotely and may be working in different time zones. The project manager needs all the...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP)
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP)

...free course, Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP), is divided into two parts – Part 1 Understanding concepts of STiP, and Part 2 Understanding approaches to STiP. The two parts of this course complement each other by way of introducing elements of systems thinking in practice; with understanding threshold concepts of STiP coupled with understanding...
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Level 3: Advanced 16 hrs
Getting started with French 3
Languages

Getting started with French 3

...course, LGXF003 Beginners French 3: absolument! After completing this free course, you may wish to register for the full course to continue your learning!...In this course you will learn how to ask for directions in French. Along the way, you will build up your vocabulary so little by little you will be able to have more complex conversations and understand more ......
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Britain's Fat Fight
Health, Sports & Psychology

Britain's Fat Fight

...killing us, as well as crippling the NHS. After smoking, obesity is the next biggest cause of premature death in the UK. The series has been produced in partnership with The Open University and here on OpenLearn we have got lots of articles and free courses so you can learn more about obesity, diet and exercise and how you can improve your health and that of your family:...
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Article 10 mins