Module 1 of the “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic” MOOC is: Course Introduction and Course Basics.
In this module, we will take you on a tour of the Arctic and discuss topics like Arctic geography and geopolitics before introducing the MOSAiC (Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate) expedition. The module wraps up with a brief look back at the historic Fram expedition to the Arctic 150 years ago that inspired MOSAiC.
“Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic” is also offered free through Coursera sign up today.
![MOOC Welcome](/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/video/MRrxQU5Sn7_5dDfzSkOfQv3PX1HNKnRDIOSxj_pSHZ4.jpg?itok=Gz1wmOgo)
MOOC Welcome
![M1 L1: Module 1 Overview](/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/video/awJ-IimupALp0335ijZCxOEdQNnwTN_jfdBzGucSKbc.jpg?itok=HW2hJ92i)
M1 L1: Module 1 Overview
![M1 L2: What/Where is the Arctic? with Dr. Mark Serreze](/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/video/U5wb9RIoFqmrut5vCIDGu71tMCc07yO_UbwIlJVhGhM.jpg?itok=aSrL1kB4)
M1 L2: What/Where is the Arctic? with Dr. Mark Serreze
![M1 L3: Arctic Geopolitics with Dr. Sandy Starkweather](/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/video/tYCdx2Dm4Dur_ICcaDcERAfd930ZOOvKc9c9Ea3L1q8.jpg?itok=genxRufs)
M1 L3: Arctic Geopolitics with Dr. Sandy Starkweather
![M1 L4: MOSAiC Expedition Overview with Dr. Matthew Shupe](/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/video/fotZmIN8gJxw8nXkGVh2SH-8v7YEmBR9aJg9Z_fyWcg.jpg?itok=IrKbSJNQ)
M1 L4: MOSAiC Expedition Overview with Dr. Matthew Shupe
![M1 L5: Exploring the New & Old Arctic with Jonathan Griffith](/sites/default/files/styles/ga/public/oembed_thumbnails/video/JJlgBSKzYf8hVwW5fom9kMMfPhX7B2FSRr4IbpyXvYE.jpg?itok=aJyfhFqi)
M1 L5: Exploring the New & Old Arctic with Jonathan Griffith