10 free online courses that can be written next week

Do not let yourself get bored - study Japan, photo, superheroes, wine and other interesting topics.

1. Effective online learning: all about the process of motivation and job prospects

Date and time of employment: March 16, 2018 at 14:00 Moscow time.
volume1 activity.
Area"Netologiya".
AuthorAlexey Polehin, head of online programs of the University "Netologiya".
Tongue: Russian.

Layfhaker weekly sharing with you free online courses, because distance education - it's cool. It allows you to constantly acquire new knowledge, whoever you are and wherever they live. But online learning is also necessary to be able. How to choose the right course and what areas are now valued by employers? How not to lose motivation and find time to practice? Answers to these and other questions - in this open session.

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2. IELTS Preparation

start the course: March 2018.
course duration8 weeks.
Area: EdX.
Organizer: University of Queensland.
Tongue: English.

IELTS - this is a popular test of English language proficiency to study in the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. How to prepare for this exam, this course will tell.

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3. How to read the picture

start the course: March 15, 2018.
course duration10 weeks.
Area"Open education".
Organizer: Samara University.
Tongue: Russian.

The creators of this course are convinced that the photos are able to speak. A good shot is better than the text tell us about the era when it was made of it was captured on people and events. Master the language of photography will be particularly useful to photographers and photojournalists.

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4. Rise of superheroes and their influence on pop culture

start the course: March 2018.
course duration6 weeks.
Area: EdX.
Organizer: Smithsonian Institution.
Tongue: English.

Comics - is in some kind of modern mythology. The Superman worse Hercules and Spider-Man - Theseus? Who came up with these characters and what are the characteristics of their character? Why superheroes They were so popular during the Second World War and almost forgotten in the 1950's? Can we consider the art of comics and how they affect literature, movies and music? All this, and not only - in this course.

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5. How to understand Japan

start the course: March 2018.
The volume of the course6 lectures.
Area"Arzamas".
AuthorAlexander Meshcheryakov, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Japanese studies.
Tongue: Russian.

The Japanese think of themselves? Why Fuji is part of their ideology? As gastronomic traditions influence the thinking of the Japanese? What are the basics Japanese etiquette? These and other questions will be answered famous Japanese studies and author of over 300 publications on the history and culture of the country of the rising sun, Alexander Meshcheryakov.

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6. History of Russian Culture

start the course: March 2018.
The volume of the course7 modules.
Area"Arzamas".
AuthorAndrei Zorin, a professor at Oxford and Shaninki.
Tongue: Russian.

Lectures, gallery and examination of the national culture. Under the culture of being understood everything that is filled with meaning for humans - from calling the Vikings to rock concerts.

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7. Top 5 Mistakes Novice freelance designer: how to avoid them

Date and time of employment: March 15, 2018 at 16:00 Moscow time.
volume1 activity.
Area"Netologiya".
AuthorVladimir Sinitsyn, UI / UX designer 2Great Design Bureau.
Tongue: Russian.

design market is actively growing and changing. Increasingly in demand are remote workers. But to gather portfolio and qualify for a good salary, you need to close more than one project. This is where newcomers and make mistakes, losing reputation and money. What kind? Find out in this open session.

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8. Industry, engineering and science education: History and Prospects

start the course: March 12, 2018.
course duration: 5 weeks.
Area: Coursera.
Organizer: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.
Tongue: Russian.

Five weeks - five interrelated themes. First you learn how emerged and developed an engineering education in Russia. Then get acquainted with the technological era in world history, trace the relationship between the humanities and technical education. After this look into the future of science and technology lifestyle Russia.

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9. The world of wine, from vine to glass

start the course: March 2018.
course duration6 weeks.
Area: EdX.
Organizer: University of Adelaide.
Tongue: English.

The course will be of interest to both professional enofilam and simple wine lovers. He will introduce you to a complete cycle of wine production, to learn to understand and distinguish the varieties bouquet of the wine aroma.

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10. Diabetes: Basic Facts

start the course: March 12, 2018.
course duration: 3 weeks.
Area: Coursera.
Organizer: University of Copenhagen.
TongueEnglish (Beginner).

In a world of more than 420 million diabetics. Russia is in the top ten countries with the largest number of patients. But with proper and timely treatment can lead a normal life. The main thing - not missed such symptoms of diabetesAs constant thirst or itchy skin. More and more facts about the disease - in this course.

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