With the UEFA European Football Championship kicking off this week, why not explore the world of football with these open educational resources created by Moray House School of Education for the Football: More Than A Game MOOC. From street soccer to multi-million dollar transfers, from the men’s game to the women’s, from the global to the local, from the beaches of Brazil to the fight against poverty, these OERs look beyond the pitch, to explore football’s role in society and possibly a community near you.

You can also learn about the The Business of Football and The Future of Football with  Professor Grant Jarvie, Chair of Sport at the University of Edinburgh, and Calum Ross, Assistant Director of the Deloitte Sports Business Group. Join Grant and Ross as they discuss the changing nature of football finances, analysing the financial ecosystem of football and the implications for different ownership models. They go on to discuss the future of football looking at a variety of influential factors, including the role of technology and data in football, the next generation of fans and players, the evolving and changing market of football and the brand influence of players within the sport, digital technology including esports, and the ways in which fans consume content.
Whether you love it, hate it, or try to ignore it, these videos go behind the scenes to examine why football is more than just a game. Explore these open educational resources here:

Football: More Than A Game