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Learners from around the world can register to learn about ‘Creative Coding’ and ‘The Science of Medicines’ via Monash University in Australia. Monash University’s fi rst two
massive open online courses (MOOCs) will teach computer programming for creative design, and the science behind medicines used to treat major health issues such as heart disease, depression, diabetes and pain control. ‘Creative Coding’ and ‘The Science of Medicines’ will launch on FutureLearn, the free, online social learning platform. Those signing up for the two new
courses will join an international community of learners on
logy The chip and pin cards will last for
the three or four years that a student is registered with the University, with payments made termly. Students also have access to a web
portal where they can check their balance and fi nd out about special off ers being held by retailers. The Student Cashback Cards,
provided by P&MM, can be used anywhere that accepts MasterCard, but cannot be used for cash withdrawal, gambling or to pay for content on adult websites. It is hoped that the cards will also be
made available to scholarship students next year, and that payments will be made in nine monthly instalments to further help students with budgeting.
HAS ATTRACTED ALMOST F U T U R E LE AR N 250,000 REGISTERED LEARNERS 400,000
INDIVIDUAL COURSE REGISTRATIONS, SINCE THE LAUNCH OF ITS BETA SITE IN SEPTEMBER 2013
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FutureLearn, which has been built to support learning through conversation. The courses will incorporate FutureLearn’s strong storytelling elements, guiding learners through a compelling narrative made up of videos, articles, real-life case studies and other rich media elements. The new titles bring to 46 the
number of free online courses added to FutureLearn since its launch in September 2013. Simon Nelson, CEO of FutureLearn,
said: “Our partnership with Monash University gives learners around the world access to some of the highest-quality teaching from a truly global educator.”
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