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Water Resources Management and Policy
by Christian Bréthaut , Géraldine Pflieger- 4.6
Approx. 10 hours to complete
Water management today is faced with new challenges such as climate change or the effects of human activity. Public and private stakeholders who are active in this field must develop new ways to better manage the water cycle "as a whole". The objective of this MOOC is to develop an understanding of the problems related to water management....
Communication theory: bridging academia and practice
by Olga Solovyeva , Maria Mordvinova- 4.7
Approx. 20 hours to complete
This course is about communication on various levels. Over these 9 weeks we will cover a number of theories, cases and applications in the field of communication science. We will start with the foundational concepts of communication theory, defining what the theory is and going through a number of approaches to communication itself....
Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces
by Anna Nikolaeva , Marco te Brömmelstroet , George Liu- 4.5
Approx. 20 hours to complete
In Reclaiming the Street, you will learn about the mechanisms of change and challenges you to apply this knowledge to start creating vibrant streetscapes in your neighbourhood. This six week course will guide you through seminal academic work on the topics of transition management and street experiments while providing practical insights from practitioners from around the world....
Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
by Fadi Hirzalla- 4.8
Approx. 27 hours to complete
Welcome to this massive open online course (MOOC) about Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). Please read the points below before you start the course. This will help you prepare well for the course and attend it properly. It will also help you determine if the course offers the knowledge and skills you are looking for....
Israel State and Society
by Michal Frenkel- 4.7
Approx. 22 hours to complete
Israel is a country that draws a lot of public attention around the globe. Nevertheless, both those who support Israel and those who are critical of its geopolitical standing and policies, usually have a very limited knowledge about the Israeli society and its political system. Each of the 13 sessions is focused on one aspect of the Israeli society....
After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure
by Dr. Ebrahim Afsah- 4.7
Approx. 25 hours to complete
Learn why the hope and excitement of the Arab Spring is gone, why so many Arab states are falling apart, why the youth are so frustrated, why there are so many refugees, and what can be done about it. The rebellions promised the return of politics and the reassertion of popular sovereignty against their corrupt and geriatric leaders....
Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science
by David Zweig- 4.8
Approx. 17 hours to complete
This course offers a conceptual framework for understanding China that highlights the intersection of politics and economics. It shows that rather than develop into a full blown market economy, state and party officials at all levels of the political system maintain significant influence in economic development. Course Overview video: https://youtu. be/7FpNL67EbE4...
Political Economy of Institutions and Development
by Richard Thomas Griffiths- 4.7
Approx. 23 hours to complete
This course is part of the SDG initiative <http://www. sdginitiative. org/> addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically for the following SDGs [1, 8, 10 and 16]. We hope you will join in our efforts to reach the SDG’s in small but measurable and actionable ways, cooperating with Development Done Differently....
Humanitarian communication : Addressing key challenges
by Prof. Doris Schopper , Dr. Valérie Gorin , Jean-Marc Biquet , Claire Barthélémy , Claire Doole , Claire Bellmann- 4.7
Approx. 10 hours to complete
Learn how to address the main challenges of communication in humanitarian settings and how to implement a communication plan in the midst of humanitarian action. Week 1 Welcome Structure of the MOOC Week 1 introduction The communication process Communication concept definitions Communication means evolution Humanitarian action definition Humanitarian principles Specificities of humanitarian communication - Part 1...
Ethical Social Media
by Dr Jonathon Hutchinson- 4.5
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Social media connects us across space and time, allowing us to find like-minded communities and participate creatively in public life as never before. We may often use social media without thinking much about the possible consequences. What do we need to know to use social media spaces effectively, in a way that is safe and productive for all?...