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Media ethics & governance
by Rutger de Graaf , Damian Trilling , Lotte Salome , Sandra Jacobs , Annemarie van Oosten- 4.8
Approx. 9 hours to complete
Media Ethics and Governance About this course: This course explores some of the basic theories, models and concepts in the field of media ethics. We will introduce influential ethical theories and perspectives, explore changing societal demands and expectations of media creation and media use, and we will elaborate on existing ethical norms for media professionals....
How Technology is Shaping Democracy and the 2020 Election
by Rob Reich , Marietje Schaake , Lisa Einstein- 4.5
Approx. 3 hours to complete
Democracy can only thrive with the participation of well-informed citizens. The 2020 U. S. presidential election will be historic for many reasons and all parties are leveraging the power of technology to both influence and mobilize voters. In this short-form, community awareness course, you will: – Learn how U. S. elections work and about the challenges of implementing new technology...
Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management
by Coleen Moloney- 4.8
Approx. 25 hours to complete
Focusing on the Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) of the world, this course will introduce the concept and practice of ecosystem-based management. LMEs occupy areas of coastal ocean at least 200 000 km² or greater in size. These coastal waters produce 12. g. fishing, shipping, energy, tourism, and mining. What is the Large Marine Ecosystem Approach?...
Risk in Modern Society
by Marieke Liem , Bibi van den Berg , Edwin Bakker , Jim van Steenbergen , Sabine Roeser , Margreet Vos , Genserik Reniers , Pieter van Gelder- 4.7
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Risk has become one of the defining features of modern society. Almost daily, we are preoccupied with assessing, discussing, or preventing a wide variety of risks. It is a cornerstone notion for businesses and organizations, but also for nation states and their many levels of government. The course Risk in Modern Society sheds light on the broad concept of risk....
Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe
by Germán Andrade , Felipe Castro Pachón , Manuel Rodríguez Becerra , Diana Mercedes Trujillo Cárdenas- 4.9
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Este es el primer curso del Centro de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de América Latina y el Caribe con el que se espera contribuir a tener un mejor entendimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo sostenible (ODS), los dilemas que se deben enfrentar para alcanzar el desarrollo sostenible y sus implicaciones en la región....
Alternative Mobility Narratives
by Marco te Brömmelstroet , George Liu- 0.0
Approx. 24 hours to complete
Ready to imagine a radically different mobility future? This course is about the stories that we tell ourselves about why and how we move. By critically examining our current narratives, we help you think about mobility in a new way. This course will invite you to reflect on our mainstream mobility narrative built on engineering and economics....
Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World
by Dr Dan Plesch, SOAS University of London- 4.7
Approx. 12 hours to complete
The course offers a well-researched and broad-ranging primer to the United Nations system. Consisting of an introduction to the complex UN family and its history, and a series of ‘snapshots’ of key UN functions, which are used to explore important UN themes and help learners develop important analysis, communication, and policy-based skills....
Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century
by Professor Gerry Warburg- 4.7
Approx. 12 hours to complete
This course introduces class participants to the political significance and societal consequences of challenges facing U. S. and international policymakers. It is designed to help participants develop skills to analyze policy proposals and advocate for their preferred options for issues on the public policy agenda ahead. Course Roadmap Public Policy Challenges in the 21st Century Introduction...
Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development
by Arun Agrawal , Maria Carmen Lemos , Bilal Butt , Pamela Jagger- 4.7
Approx. 9 hours to complete
We’re excited you’re here! This course, “Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development,” is the first course in the Sustainability and Development MasterTrack® Certificate, but you can also take this course as a stand-alone learning opportunity. Sustainability and development pose unprecedented challenges as human societies grow and seek to ensure future wellbeing and prosperity....
Refugees in the 21st Century
by Professor David Cantor , Dr Sarah Singer- 4.8
Approx. 28 hours to complete
This MOOC provides insight into the refugee phenomenon as one of the most complex, compelling and (arguably) misunderstood features of the 21st century. It places the student at the centre of the learning experience through engagement with a range of robust and challenging activities, materials and online peer engagement. Week one: Course Introduction and 'A world of refugees'...