null Massive Open Online Course on Marine Litter

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Massive Open Online Course on Marine Litter
UN Environment Programme and Open Universiteit have created a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Marine Litter as a key activity of the Global Partnership on Marine Litter (you can join the GPML). It is also part of the Clean Seas Campaign. The course starts on October 26, 2020. It is free for all students and available in 10 different languages. You can still enroll until November 27. Register below!

Marine litter is a global problem that affects every ocean of the world. Litter is an environmental, human health and socio-economic problem that is a symptom of a highly disposable society. With worldwide growth in the amount of solid litter thrown away every day and slow rates of degradation, the amount of litter present in the marine environment is increasing.

The MOOC on marine litter strives to teach students through action oriented learning how they can apply successful and inspiring activities to their own local context, regardless of their profession or location. The course will present different options and tools to combat marine pollution such as the use of effective and legitimate tools like the Honolulu Strategy. The course will provide examples and case studies that will inspire leadership at all levels, thereby increasing awareness of and stimulating creative solutions to marine litter problems. Moreover, this course will benefit policymakers, practitioners, and managers who wish to connect with other professionals in order to enhance their knowledge of marine litter issues.

Two steps to participate

  1. Go to the learning platform and register. See instructions here
  2. Sign in and enroll your preferred track & language. See instructions here

Leadership track in 10 different languages - starting October 26, 2020

The Leadership Track is 10 hours of learning (over a course of 2 weeks) introducing the student to the basic characteristics and concepts of the marine litter issue and various strategies to prevent and reduce marine litter. The course is offered in Chinese, Arabic, French, Portuguese, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Thai. This track consists of 2 blocks geared towards policymakers, managers and professionals who require an overview of the topic in order to integrate the concepts of the MOOC into their professions. Students are encouraged to complete this track whether or not they are an official leader.

  • After this Leadership Track you can join the Expert Track in English, Spanish and Russian

MOOC ChineseMOOC ArabicMOOC FrenchMOOC RussianMOOC PortugeseMOOC VietnameseMOOC ThaiMOOC IndonesianMOOC English MOOC Spanish

Leadership track and expert track in English, Spanish and Russian

The Leadership Track is 10 hours of learning (over a course of 2 weeks) introducing the student to the basic characteristics and concepts of the marine litter issue and various strategies to prevent and reduce marine litter. This track consists of 2 blocks geared towards policymakers, managers and professionals who require an overview of the topic in order to integrate the concepts of the MOOC into their professions. Students are encouraged to complete this track whether or not they are an official leader.

Those students who wish to remain in the course will continue to the Expert Track (total of 8 weeks). The Expert Track: 30 additional hours consisting of 6 blocks (of which the student will follow at least 4) and a final assignment for professionals and students who want to acquire more in-depth knowledge, insights and skills relating to prevention of marine litter. Students undertaking the Expert Track must also complete the Leadership Track for a total of 40 hours of instruction. This course is available in 3 languages: English, Spanish and Russian.

MOOC EnglishMOOC SpanishMOOC Russian

A certificate of participation can be obtained by students after their completion of both the Leadership Track and the Expert Track.