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Understanding service improvement in healthcare
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding service improvement in healthcare

...resources are limited and difficult decisions have to be made about healthcare priorities. In such circumstances there is likely to be considerable ambiguity about what constitutes ‘improvement’ and ‘quality’. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course K828 Researching and evaluating practice...Understanding service improvement in...
Opening up history: the intersections of tobacco consumption and modern war
History & The Arts

Opening up history: the intersections of tobacco consumption and modern war

...Humanities courses and qualifications. 1. What first got you interested in history? [Dr Michael Reeve]I always find this sort of question interesting, and a bit tricky, as I have not always been ‘into’ history – I didn’t study it at GCSE or A Level, for instance (choosing geography and sociology instead) – but I sort of grew to love it over time. To hedge my...
So you've ordered your 'Civilisations' poster - now what?
History & The Arts

So you've ordered your 'Civilisations' poster - now what?

...resources while you wait...Go on an interactive journey around the world Explore nine very different art pieces with one thing in common - a fascinating history and heritage. You'll be transported to different parts of the globe in this visually rich interactive. Join in the 'Civilisations' debate Shortly after every episode of 'Civilisations', one of our Art History...
Dying Matters Awareness Week
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dying Matters Awareness Week

...more on our research page. During this year's Dying Matters Awareness Week (8th-14th May 2022), we have curated a collection of free learning content from OpenLearn to open up the subject that many people still find difficult to talk about. This year, we're continuing our reources on being #InAGoodPlace when you die. Take a look at the FREE resources below... Transcript...
Improve your everyday maths for free
Science, Maths & Technology

Improve your everyday maths for free

...resources that are right for you. It is a great stepping stone to help you feel ready for further formal qualifications, progress at work or get to grips with your household finances. Take the first step by getting started on the National Numeracy Challenge now. OpenLearn also has a range of courses, articles and interactives to help you take your learning further....
Sustainability
Education & Development

Sustainability

...sustainability to explain both what is happening to the environment and also look at what we can do as individuals to make a difference, limiting our dependency and impact on the Earth’s resources. I have selected the following OpenLearn courses. [Banner for Making your learning count – Example study pathways (YXM130) ] Click on the banner above to view other pathways...
All my own work
Education & Development

All my own work

...resources to help you prepare for your assignments: View activities on topics such as Avoiding Plagiarism and Referencing in our 'Being Digital' library. Sign up to events, such as live tutorials about referencing, via our Library Services. Find information on developing your Academic skills in the Study Skills area of our Student Help Centre. View our Plagiarism Policy...
Hidden Maths
Science, Maths & Technology

Hidden Maths

...find our free resources useful in working out everything from VAT to how much grass seed to order to re-do the lawn this summer. If you’re interested in studying Maths and Stats specifically, or taking a course that involves an element of these subjects, visit The Open University's Mathematics courses to find out more. Free courses and activities on Maths and Statistics...
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