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Eight new courses are now available on FutureLearn, the first UK-led provider of massive open online courses (MOOCs). The free, web-based courses have been designed
to appeal to a broad range of learners, from people managers to aspiring journalists, and keen astronomers to home chemistry enthusiasts. The courses represent a range of specialisms from
FutureLearn’s university partners, and cover areas such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
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Futurelearn has also launched an online course which introduces learners of any age to the key issues surrounding sustainability. The first free
online course run by The University of Notingham takes eight weeks to complete, and will explore the small steps we can take to make a real impact on the world around us. 'Sustainability,
Society and You' is led by Dr Sarah Speight, an archaeologist, educator and The University of Notingham’s academic lead on sustainability. The course
will provide an introduction to the values and principles associated with sustainability and will equip students with some of the knowledge and
understanding required to make sustainable decisions in their personal and professional lives. Through videos,
readings and online discussions, students will explore sustainability through multiple lenses: economic, political, social and cultural, historical, arts, engineering, scientific, business, geography, education and personal perspectives. Dr Speight said:
“Over five hours a week for eight weeks students will also be encouraged to look at their own behaviours and undertake activities such as blogging, sourcing images, and carrying out a waste audit. We will be encouraging participants to find, produce, share and discuss resources on sustainability.”
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FutureLearn grows MOOC offering
(STEM), Humanities, Arts and Society, and Business and Management. Together with previously released titles, this new set
brings the number of courses currently available on FutureLearn to 44, with more new MOOCs lined up to appear throughout the year.
The new titles are all scheduled to begin in March, April and May this year and are open now for learners to sign up for on
futurelearn.com.
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