A World of Discovery...From Your Computer
By: FOXmls.com
Published: July 1, 2011
Online learning isn't just for college students anymore. There are plenty of courses and resources available. Following are some examples:
TED: Technology, Entertain, Design. That's what TED is all about. It provides award-winning, content - from engaging lessons on the end of time to the emergence of new forms of synthetic life. The site is at http://www.ted.com.
MIT Open Courseware: This is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and popular options. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology made the headlines when it began offering free audio and video courses. There are now nearly 1,900 courses to choose from, with topics ranging from architecture to the arts. The site is at http://ocw.mit.edu.
FSI Language Courses: Ever wanted to learn a second, third or even fourth language? It's now easier than ever, thanks to FSI Language courses online. Developed by the Foreign Service Institute, the courses were originally developed by the U.S. government but are now available to anyone with an interest in upgrading his or her language skills. The site is at http://fsi-language-courses.org.
Academic Earth: Tune in for a day or pursue an entire degree program with online video courses from leading universities such as Yale or Harvard. The site is at http://academicearth.org.
SBA: Better your business skills from the comfort of your own home with the U.S. Small Business Administration Training Network. Courses are self-paced and available in conveniently timed video, audio and written segments. The site is at http://www.sba.gov/training.
TED: Technology, Entertain, Design. That's what TED is all about. It provides award-winning, content - from engaging lessons on the end of time to the emergence of new forms of synthetic life. The site is at http://www.ted.com.MIT Open Courseware: This is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and popular options. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology made the headlines when it began offering free audio and video courses. There are now nearly 1,900 courses to choose from, with topics ranging from architecture to the arts. The site is at http://ocw.mit.edu.
FSI Language Courses: Ever wanted to learn a second, third or even fourth language? It's now easier than ever, thanks to FSI Language courses online. Developed by the Foreign Service Institute, the courses were originally developed by the U.S. government but are now available to anyone with an interest in upgrading his or her language skills. The site is at http://fsi-language-courses.org.
Academic Earth: Tune in for a day or pursue an entire degree program with online video courses from leading universities such as Yale or Harvard. The site is at http://academicearth.org.
SBA: Better your business skills from the comfort of your own home with the U.S. Small Business Administration Training Network. Courses are self-paced and available in conveniently timed video, audio and written segments. The site is at http://www.sba.gov/training.
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