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Courses designed to foster youth personal and social development using Self-Determination Theory, Critical Thinking, and Media Literacy

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What is MOOC?

The DevelopMENS MOOC is a free online course designed to help young people build essential life skills. It offers interactive, self-paced learning with videos, quizzes, and real-life examples.

The DevelopMENS Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

MOOC is a 16-hour interactive online course designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to self-determination theory, critical thinking, and media literacy, equipping participants with essential skills for personal and social development.

Interactive course available online in 7 languages

The MOOC course will be accessible in following languages: English, Italian, Bulgarian, Albanian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian – free of charge with different types of learning material such as video and infographic content, quizzes and community participation.

Opportunity for youngsters to improve their personal skillset

Through engaging lessons and practical activities, participants will build greater self-awareness, improve their communication and decision-making abilities, and gain tools to navigate everyday challenges more confidently as they boost their  career-related skills.

A Road to New Skills

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FIRST COURSE

Introduction to Self-Determination Theory and its practical applications in daily life

SECOND COURSE

Soft skills development and their role in personal and social development

THIRD COURSE

Media literacy and its importance for critical evaluation of media messages

FOURTH COURSE

Critical thinking and its significance in analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting information

FIFTH COURSE

Integrating self-determination theory, media literacy, and critical thinking in education settings

SIXTH COURSE

Case studies and real-life applications

REWARD

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After successfully completing the course and passing the final quiz with at least 75%, users will automatically receive a certificate recognising newly acquired skills and competencies.

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Learn anytime & anywhere

The DevelopMENS MOOC is fully online and self-paced, allowing you to access all course materials whenever it suits you—no schedules, no deadlines. Whether you’re learning from home, school, or on the go, you can progress at your own speed.