MOOCs

LDE MOOC 'Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress'

In this learning experience you will be turned upside down by dr. Tim de Mey, who will challenge you to think outside of your comfort zone. You will be challenged to reflect critically and creatively on what triggers your research, i.e., what is driving the scientist in you. Tim will show you how openness to and interaction with other disciplines generates new ideas, and how important it is that scientists, besides the possibilities of their own discipline, are also aware of its (and there) limitations. Take this challenge and you will construct the perfect out-of-the-box research question that will tease the Mind of the Universe scientists to explore even better answers in their research.

MOOC Financing Infrastructure in African Cities

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. However, almost 70% of world’s urban population is living in the cities where governments are struggling to provide basic services like sanitation, schools, hospitals, and adequate clean water. This MOOC focuses on financial decision making in urban systems, in additional to mechanisms on mobilising local revenues and infrastructure projects.

This MOOC is provided by the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), developed in collaboration with the African Local Governments Academy (ALGA), United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG).

MOOC Assessment in Higher Education

Are you a teacher in higher education wanting to get the best out of your students and assessments? In this MOOC we will guide you through the different phases of preparing, creating and evaluating the assessments in your course. We will focus on designing constructively aligned assessments, and constructing assessments that are valid, reliable and transparent for students.

 This MOOC is presented by Risbo, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences, EUR.

MOOC Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

Are you passionate about the issues of climate change and suitability? Do you want to learn how cities deal with the effects of climate change particularly on the African continent? Discover the basics of urban resilience and adaptation, climate change planning and policy assessment tools for African cities.

This MOOC is given by the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), developed in collaboration with the African Local Governments Academy (ALGA), United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG).

MOOC The Politics of Skepticism

Do you wish to learn more about the history of Skepticism from the ancient Greeks to today and explore the systematic relations between Skepticism and politics? In the MOOC The Politics of Skepticism you will take a tour along some of the defining moments of the history of Skepticism, its religious and political ramifications, as well as its continuing philosophical relevance for science and society today.

This MOOC is given by the Erasmus School of Philosophy, Erasmus University Rotterdam.

MOOC Landscape Restoration for Sustainable Development: a Business Approach

How can you create successful businesses at the same time as restoring landscapes? Discover more through our new, free online course. In this MOOC, you will explore the natural science perspective of landscape degradation and restoration – including biology and ecology – as well as the economic and business perspective. Sign up now to learn from top academics and experts.

This MOOC is given by the ENABLE Consortium led by Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.

MOOC Economics from a pluralist perspective

Do you want to have a better understanding of markets, the economic roles of the state, and how communities create economic value? This MOOC gives an introduction in economics by teaching four very different economic theories. This pluralist approach will help you understand different economic viewpoints.

This MOOC is given by International Institute of Social Studies, in cooperation with Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM).

MOOC Econometrics: Methods and Applications

Do you wish to know how to analyse and solve business and economic questions with  data analysis tools? In the MOOC Econometrics you learn how to translate data into models to make forecasts and to support decision making in business and economics.

This MOOC is given by: Erasmus School of Economics - Econometric Institute

MOOC Innovation Management

What is innovation management? How do firms bring in new business models and get new products and services to the market? Go on a nine-week journey through innovation management concepts, theories of idea generation, selection, strategy formulation and implementation in this MOOC in Innovation Management. In it, you will also learn the tools for implementing innovation projects yourself.
This MOOC is given by: Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University 

MOOC Serious Gaming

Learn what serious games are, how they work to entertain and educate us and how their impact can be measured. In this MOOC Serious Gaming, you find out how and why serious games can solve social and business problems.
This MOOC is given by: Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication - Erasmus Research Centre for Media, Culture and Communication.

MOOC Science Literacy - How Solid Science Can Help You Save the World

This course will help you become scientifically literate so that you can make better choices for yourself and the world. It is a series of educational videos developed by Erasmus University Rotterdam. It shows how solid science can be used to both make better choices in your personal life and to change the world. This course is produced by Erasmus University College and Erasmus School of Accounting & Assurance.

MOOC Local Economic Development

Are you passionate about economics and entrepreneurship? Do you want to learn why does economic development take place in some areas of the world and not in others? The course is open to everyone eager to learn about the topic and it’s especially helpful for entrepreneurs, practitioners, public servants in central and local governments who are concerned about economic development in their areas and who seek ways and means to improve it.