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Political Governance and Public Policy in Russia
by Kirill A. Neverov , Leonid V. Smorgunov , Anna V. Volkova , Aleksandr S. Sherstobitov- 4.7
Approx. 13 hours to complete
The course is designed to study the features of the political structure of modern Russia. It contains both general information on the institutional, procedural and value components of the political system and public policy in Russia, as well as a description of the problems, contradictions and prospects for the political development of the country....
Understanding Europe: Why It Matters and What It Can Offer You
by Alberto Alemanno- 4.5
Approx. 16 hours to complete
Regardless of where you live, the European Union not only affects your life, but may also transform it. By learning how Europe works, a new world will open up to you and discover new jobs you never heard of. The European Union has a large, yet often unnoticed, impact on many aspects of everybody’s life....
Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World
by David Zweig- 4.8
Approx. 13 hours to complete
One of the most significant changes in the world in the past 30 years is the opening of China to the outside world and its engagement with that world. In the initial years of the opening, external forces influenced China’s economy, regional balances, bureaucracy, as well as the political authority of local leaders in the coastal areas....
Research for Impact
by Mark New , Jesse DeMaria-Kinney- 4.9
Approx. 20 hours to complete
In this course, you will learn more about the Research for Impact approach - a set of principles and practices that will help you to make your research more impactful. Traditionally, the goals and outcomes of research projects were to contribute knowledge and communicate this knowledge through academic publications and journal articles....
From Climate Science to Action
by Alan S. Miller , Claudia Barrera- 4.7
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Each part of the world faces specific vulnerabilities to climate change and has different opportunities to mitigate the effects and build resilience in the 21st century. With the ratification of the Paris Agreement, many countries have acceded to act in combatting climate change. About the Course • Latin America and Caribbean...
Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions
by Dr Duncan Thomas , Prof Dale Whittington- 4.6
Approx. 25 hours to complete
Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2 is our second MOOC in a two-part sequence, and looks at ‘Developing Effective Interventions’. Here we invite you to develop analytical skills and deep understanding about a complex, controversial policy problem – one with no simple, easy answers. This second MOOC consists of the following seven sessions:...
Financing Infrastructure in African Cities
by Somesh Sharma , Jaap Spronk , Meine Pieter van Dijk , Bernadette Ssanyu- 4.6
Approx. 22 hours to complete
The world is urbanizing fast. In less than a century more than 1 billion people have been urbanized. That translates into the fact that more than half of the world’s population is already living in cities. Experts forecast that very soon Africa will become one of the most urbanized continents. Poor infrastructure affects your daily life....
Network Dynamics of Social Behavior
by Damon Centola- 4.6
Approx. 5 hours to complete
How do revolutions emerge without anyone expecting them? How did social norms about same sex marriage change more rapidly than anyone anticipated? Why do some social innovations take off with relative ease, while others struggle for years without spreading? The social world is complex and full of surprises. Learning objectives - after this course, students will be able to....
Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems
by Prof Dale Whittington , Dr Duncan Thomas- 4.7
Approx. 26 hours to complete
Our course explores what can be done to solve the complex problem that half a billion people worldwide do not have improved water supplies and two billion do not have improved sanitation. We look forward to you joining us. We want to help you develop the skills you need to address this major global challenge of the 21st century....
Understanding economic policymaking
by Gayle Allard- 4.8
Approx. 15 hours to complete
This is the first of the three courses part of the Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability Specialization. This course will employ a non-technical approach to analyze how governments use policy to influence a country's economy. These concepts will give you the tools to develop your own position in many current economic debates, such as fiscal stimulus vs....