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Whether an aspiring scientific or medical illustrator or someone who enjoys drawing nature’s wonders, this first-of-its-kind MOOC course is for you.

The field of Natural History Illustration is about observing and illustrating subjects from nature, science and culture, with their linkages to the environment being central.

Our natural world is a fascinating place. Being able to observe and replicate it through illustration provides insights into life that can change how we think about ourselves and our surroundings.

You will learn essential skills and techniques that form the base for creating accurate and stunning replications of subjects from the natural world. This art and culture course is suitable for people looking to enter the illustration discipline as a serious pursuit or just looking to explore a passion.

As world-standard instructors, we will show you practical ways to develop your skills from the outset. Step by step, we will cover the fundamentals of Natural History Illustration, from the first observation of a subject in the field to the final replication in the studio.

This online course will teach you enduring skills that can be used in many different ways. Join us to explore, observe and draw the natural world and become part of a scientific tradition steeped in history.

In this engineering course, we will cover all aspects of communication acoustics, which is the way sounds travels from a source, through a channel and finally to a receiver. We will look at the different system components involved in acoustic communication, including those between humans, between humans and machines, and between machines. This includes:

• speech acoustics
• hearing acoustics
• electroacoustics
• spatial sound capture and presentation
• simulation of acoustical environments
• the human auditory system
• digital audio processing methods

You will learn from top experts in the field of communication acoustics, who are all affiliated with TU9, the nine leading Universities of Technology in Germany. Together, they have pooled their expertise in order to teach a comprehensive basic understanding and indicate current research trends to you.

After completion of the course, you will have gained a broad understanding of the involved subdomains, and will be ready to pick a specialization for future in-depth study.

Ever wanted to know how to make your content easier to find via search? Or how to best support users’ ingestion and use of content in SharePoint? Or how to not make SharePoint a glorified document storage?

This computer science course provides learners with the necessary skills to understand how to effectively manage all types of content leveraging Content Types, Taxonomy and additional metadata. Further, students will learn the best practices to governance and creating an effective project to implement a sound SharePoint solution for your organization.

In this computer science course, you will learn how Microsoft® Exchange Server 2016 provides access to user mailboxes for many different clients. In Exchange Server 2016 all messaging clients access Exchange Server mailboxes through the use of client access services (CAS). Because of the importance of CAS in powering Exchange’s messaging engine, you must understand how to plan, implement and manage Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Client Access Services.

This course is part of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 XSeries. By completing this course, you will gain a better understanding of client access services within Exchange Server 2016.

This computer science course describes planning and configuring the Active Directory infrastructure requirements to support an Exchange Server 2016 organization. You will also learn how to deploy and configure Exchange 2016 servers for messaging. This course will cover how you manage Exchange servers, create recipients in Exchange 2016 and manage permissions of the mailboxes. Finally, you will learn how to set up role-based access and control for your Exchange 2016 environment.

This course is part of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 XSeries. By completing this course, you will gain a better understanding of the infrastructure requirements of Exchange Server 2016.

In this computer science course, you will learn how to plan and design the key component of the Microsoft Exchange infrastructure: the mailbox server.

Mailbox servers host mailbox databases and address books, handle message transport and routing, and provide unified messaging services.

You will learn to protect mailbox databases and the data they contain by configuring Mailbox servers and databases for high availability and site resilience.

This course is part of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 XSeries. By completing this course, you will gain a better understanding of mailbox databases in Exchange Server 2016.

This computer science course describes planning and configuring message transport in a Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 organization. Specifically, you will plan a solution that meets SLA requirements for message delivery. You will plan and configure malware, connection, recipient, and spam filtering. In addition, you will plan, create and configure MX records for failover scenarios; manage resubmission and reroute queues; as well as test and perform steps for transport failover and switchover.

This course is part of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 XSeries. By completing this course, you will gain a better understanding of the message transport capabilities of Exchange Server 2016.

Is your organization planning to upgrade to Microsoft Exchange 2016? If so, you will experience a period of coexistence when parts of the organization still use legacy Exchange functionality while other parts have completed the upgrade to Exchange 2016.

In this computer science course, you will learn how to plan coexistence with Exchange 2010 or 2013 and Exchange 2016; implement coexistence with previous versions of Exchange; and finally, decommission previous versions of Exchange Server.

This course is part of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 XSeries. By completing this course, you will gain a better understanding of the message coexistence of Exchange Server 2016.

In this physics course, you will learn about the structure and function of our universe, from the micro-world of quantum fields and atoms up to the mega-world of stars and galaxies.

You will learn about the objective laws governing the physical world and about methods, provided mainly by physics, which allow us to obtain such knowledge.

This course is taught by the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, one of the world leaders in nuclear science and education. Our hope is that this course will help boost your curiosity and positively influence or even help to determine your future professional career.

This course is for anyone is who is curious about how our world is constructed and wants to learn more about our universe and the nature surrounding us.

Knowledge of physics and mathematics is NOT required. Basic school level will be quite enough.

How can you tell a secret when everyone is able to listen in? In this course, you will learn how to use quantum effects, such as quantum entanglement and uncertainty, to implement cryptographic tasks with levels of security that are impossible to achieve classically.

This interdisciplinary course is an introduction to the exciting field of quantum cryptography, developed in collaboration between QuTech at Delft University of Technology and the California Institute of Technology.

By the end of the course you will

• Be armed with a fundamental toolbox for understanding, designing and analyzing quantum protocols.
• Understand quantum key distribution protocols.
• Understand how untrusted quantum devices can be tested.
• Be familiar with modern quantum cryptography – beyond quantum key distribution.

This course assumes a solid knowledge of linear algebra and probability at the level of an advanced undergraduate. Basic knowledge of elementary quantum information (qubits and simple measurements) is also assumed, but if you are completely new to quantum information additional videos are provided for you to fill in any gaps.

Banking and financial markets encompass the ‘ecosystem’ that (a) channelizes money from those who have it (i.e. savers/investors) to those who need it (i.e. borrowers) and (b) facilitates cross-border flow of funds through exchange of currencies. The ecosystem of banks and financial markets (including Central Banks) has deepened in size, sophistication and complexity over the years. However, in recent times they have also been the subject of abuse, failures and economic distress in several countries resulting in a ‘contagion’ that has concurrently affected several countries around the world!

More recently, and perhaps more importantly, thanks to the liberalization of most economies, the world has witnessed an exponential increase in the free flow of capital across countries. Banking institutions and financial markets, being the predominant conduit for such free flow of capital across countries, have therefore become even more "globally interconnected." Such a globally interconnected financial system, combined with regulatory systems that are country-specific and hence varying considerably in rigor and implementation, has further compounded the risks and the consequent contagion, as witnessed in the global financial meltdown that was triggered in 2008.

This course on ‘Banking and Financial Markets’ comprises two parts:

In an earlier course, which was introductory in nature, we had looked at the theory and concepts underlying banking and financial markets, the products and instruments offered and the associated market mechanisms.

In this more advance course, we will look at Banking and Financial Markets from a Risk Management Perspective:

• The embedded risks in any financial system: credit risk, interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, operational risk, off-balance sheet risk, etc.
• The contagion effect of these risks, as witnessed in the 2008 global financial meltdown
• How are these risks identified, measured and managed, using several risk mitigation techniques and sound regulatory oversight.

你想知道这几年国际教育展在中国火爆的原因和中国学生出国留学热背后的原因吗？为什么韩剧热播与韩流的影响带来的是韩国产品的长驱直入与热销？“一带一路”倡议在为中国和世界经济发展注入活力的同时又会给中外企业带来多少国际市场营销的机会？在大众创业万众创新的时代背景下，有多少营销机会等待我们去发掘？如果你对这些问题很感兴趣，那么这门课程不仅可以帮助你找到答案，而且也为你提供开启国际市场营销大门的一把钥匙！国际市场营销学知识和理念不仅有助于中国企业“走出去”战略的策划与实施，同时也有助于中国文化“走出去”。希望学习课程后，你不仅可以解释和分析现实生活中的国际营销案例，而且它还能够助力你走向未来创业创新之路。

本课程通过老师讲解，结合观看课件、现实案例、生动视频及北大学生的案例分析等多种方式，结合通俗易懂的课程教材，可以使同学们快速而轻松的掌握国际市场营销学的核心知识。

本课程不仅适用于北京大学经济学院本科生和研究生，也适用于对国际市场营销感兴趣的学生和人员。通过学习本门课程，你可以掌握一些最基本却最实用的国际营销学原理和方法，开阔思维和眼界，了解不同的经济、文化、自然和政法环境下的营销知识与营销策略的调整。灵活运用这些知识也会为你未来的求职和创业提供有益的启发。

How can we study the Universe we live in using the only available information it provides us with: light ?

This course provides an overview of the physical phenomena at play in the astronomical objects surrounding us, from planets and stars to the cosmic filaments, from galaxies such as our own Milky Way to large galaxy clusters. The course emphasizes the links between theoretical predictions and observations.

In this course, you will learn the basics of astrophysics using simplified mathematical developments. In particular, you will learn the role played by gravity in astrophysics, including gravitational lensing, and how matter and radiation interact. The material in this course is essential to follow more advanced astrophysics courses.

Ready to start your programming journey? Being a software engineer is much more than simply writing code—it requires a strong conceptual understanding of computer science. In this course, which was developed through a combination of academic and industry perspectives, learn not only how to code in Java but also how to break down problems and implement their solutions using some of the most fundamental computer science tools.

Get plenty of hands-on Java coding experience with methods, logic, loops, variables, parameters, returns, and recursion. And write your code using industry-standard tools and practices to help you build strong habits as you grow your development skill set.

Whether you are preparing for advanced university computer science courses, an entry-level software engineering position, or the Advanced Placement Computer Science A exam, get the tools you need to succeed in this practical, self-paced Java course.

In this college level Algebra course, you will learn to apply algebraic reasoning to solve problems effectively. You’ll develop skills in linear and quadratic functions, general polynomial functions, rational functions, and exponential and logarithmic functions. You will also study systems of linear equations. This course will emphasize problem-solving techniques, specifically by means of discussing concepts in each of these topics.

Content in this course will be adaptive, allowing you to achieve mastery in a certain concept before moving on to the next. Utilizing the ALEKS learning system, students in this personalized, self-paced course will be instructed on the topics they are most ready to learn while also providing individualized coaching as you move through each topic.

This 3 credit hour course satisfies the Mathematical Studies (MA) general studies requirement at Arizona State University. This course may satisfy a general education requirement at other institutions; however, it is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring the credit.

This UX course provides an introduction to the field of user experience (UX) design.

You will learn about the work involved in UX Design, including identifying user needs, designing and prototyping interactive systems, and evaluating systems to make sure they work for users.

This 3 credit health and wellness course focuses on the latest trends in health, nutrition, physical activity, and wellness. From stress management and sleep to overall wellbeing, we will explore personal health, health related attitudes and beliefs, and individual health behaviors.

Topics include:

• Assessment of one’s personal health
• Introduction to population health and national and global health goals
• Dietary choices for lifelong health
• Improving personal fitness
• Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight
• Assessing health information
• Managing stress
• Sleep hygiene
• Lowering risk of infectious diseases
• Chronic disease risk reduction 

This course satisfies the Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) general studies requirement at Arizona State University. This course may satisfy a general education requirement at other institutions; however, it is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring the credit.

Travel with our team to India and Kenya to see first-hand how rigorous health research is conducted in the field. This eight-week course will focus on the fundamentals of field-based health research with an emphasis on measuring health outcomes in low resource settings. The course will involve real world examples from on-going research studies in India and Kenya, combined with exercises to provide practical insights about study design, measurement of health outcomes and data collection, as well as the common challenges and constraints in implementing health surveys in the field. Through a series of integrated learning modules, the course will focus on topics such as:

• Measuring individual and population health
• Selecting health indicators
• Measurement tools and selection
• Questionnaire development
• Ethical issues

Case Studies and exercises will be drawn from research conducted by J-PAL affiliated professors.

JPAL350x is designed for people from a variety of backgrounds including those who are new to health research as well as managers and researchers from international development organizations, foundations, governments, and non-governmental organizations around the world.

This course will provide a general outline of European history from Ancient times through 1500 AD, covering a variety of European historical periods and cultures, including Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Celtic, Frankish and others.

This course satisfies the Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) and Historical Awareness (H) general studies requirements at Arizona State University. This course may satisfy a general education requirement at other institutions; however, it is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring the credit.

Como consumidor, seguro conoces muy bien el costo de todos los alimentos que ingieres a diario. Pero, ¿sabes por qué tus alimentos tienen ese precio y por qué éste es diferente al de otros países? Pues son las políticas públicas agropecuarias, entre otros factores, los que los determinan. ¿Y sabías, además, que estas políticas también inciden de manera muy importante en la seguridad alimentaria y el cambio climático?

No te pierdas la oportunidad de comparar las políticas agropecuarias de los países de América Latina y el Caribe y describir la influencia de estas políticas en la seguridad alimentaria, el cambio climático y la competitividad regional. Para ello te acercaremos a “AGRIMONITOR”: una base de datos creada por el BID, que contiene información de 23 países de América Latina y el Caribe, y que será tu mano derecha en el análisis de todos estos importantes temas.

Además de trabajar con AGRIMONITOR, en el curso encontrarás videos, en los que especialistas de diversas organizaciones (BID, FAO, OCDE, entre otras) exponen su conocimiento sobre los temas tratados en el curso; lecturas teóricas; casos reales del BID donde se promueve el análisis de las políticas agropecuarias; recomendaciones de bibliografía de consulta; actividades prácticas para ir aprendiendo a utilizar AGRIMONITOR y foros de discusión, donde se abren espacios para el aprendizaje grupal alrededor de una pregunta orientadora.

Además, si obtienes 90 puntos sobre 100 posibles durante el curso… ¡tendrás la oportunidad de participar en el concurso “Investiga con AGRIMONITOR”! El(los) ganador(es) trabajará(n) desarrollando investigación(es) para la División de Medio Ambiente, Desarrollo Rural y Administración de Riesgos por Desastres del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo. Un monto de 10,000 dólares estará disponible para financiar proyectos de investigación sobre temas relacionados al MOOC.

*NOTA: para participar en el concurso, se requiere dominar idiomas español e inglés.

Ya lo sabes: súmate al curso y analiza cuáles son las mejores políticas públicas agropecuarias para tu país en el futuro.

¡AGRIMONITOR te está esperando!

*La preparación de este curso fue financiada por fondos de la iniciativa BID AGRIMONITOR y fondos del Programa Especial para el Desarrollo Institucional (SPID) del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (para mayor información, consulte la página web SPID).

*También contamos con una versión este curso en inglés. Para ingresar a la versión inglés, hacer clic en este enlace.

NOTA: el curso en español se considera como un curso diferente al inglés. El acceso a la versión en español no garantiza acceso a la versión en inglés. Si deseas acceso al curso en los dos idiomas, debes suscribirte en ambos por separado. La misma regla aplica para la obtención de certificados verificados. La obtención de un certificado verificado en idioma español no significa que podrás obtener el certificado en idioma inglés.