{"id":71359,"date":"2020-08-12T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=71359"},"modified":"2024-10-23T15:17:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T19:17:16","slug":"10-lesser-known-international-free-online-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/10-lesser-known-international-free-online-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Lesser-Known International Free Online Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today, names like Coursera, edX, and Udacity are well known. But have you heard about Complexity Explorer, Kadenze, or SWAYAM? Maybe not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to widen your options to learn, look at these lesser known international Massive Open Online Course providers who host free online courses.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Feature-Image-1.jpg\" alt=\"10 Lesser-Known International Free Online Courses image\" class=\"wp-image-71360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Feature-Image-1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Feature-Image-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Feature-Image-1-74x50.jpg 74w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The benefit is that you can keep learning new subjects in your pajamas from anywhere in the world and at any age. You can even<a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/10-best-free-online-college-course-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> complete an entire college level course online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acumenacademy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Acumen Academy<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Courses:<\/strong> 30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum: <\/strong>Social change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free and Paid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Certification:<\/strong> Yes (A certificate of completion)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Acumen-Academy.jpg\" alt=\"Acumen Academy image\" class=\"wp-image-71361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Acumen-Academy.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Acumen-Academy-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Acumen-Academy-80x40.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Acumen Academy offers free and paid courses for learners who want to make a social impact. Social entrepreneurs, social workers, and conservationists are a perfect fit for the courses on the MOOC platform. That\u2019s not to say others shouldn\u2019t. There are general courses on grit, leadership, and creativity too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can enroll in three types of courses: Team courses, Master classes, and Accelerators. Team courses are free, but you must take it with your team. Master classes are paid and self-paced while smaller groups take part in Accelerators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oli.cmu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carnegie Mellon Open Learning Initiative<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Courses: <\/strong>65+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum:<\/strong> General<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free and Paid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification:<\/strong> None for free courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Carnegie-Mellon.jpg\" alt=\"Carnegie Mellon Open Learning Initiative image\" class=\"wp-image-71362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Carnegie-Mellon.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Carnegie-Mellon-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Carnegie-Mellon-80x47.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Carnegie Mellon name is renowned for its philanthropy. While the private university is world famous, the Open Learning Initiative might be less widely known. The course catalog covers ten college level disciplines ranging from arts to technology and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free courses are self-paced while the paid Academic course is led by an instructor and brings other tools like an LMS (Learning Management System) and extra course materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saylor.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saylor<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Courses: <\/strong>100+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum:<\/strong> General<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"How Saylor Academy Can Help You\" style=\"width:1280px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_vAEZoveEUg8\"><div id=\"lyte_vAEZoveEUg8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FvAEZoveEUg8%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\">How Saylor Academy Can Help You<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vAEZoveEUg8\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FvAEZoveEUg8%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"How Saylor Academy Can Help You\" width=\"1280\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:1280px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Saylor is a not for profit educational initiative that offers free and open online courses to learners worldwide. All courses are college level, self-paced, and free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the website won\u2019t win many awards, it\u2019s functional and all for the price of free. Start with the short Learning at Saylor Academy course to get more familiar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poynter.org\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poynter News University<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Courses: <\/strong>100+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum:<\/strong> Journalism and media training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Free and Paid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification:<\/strong> Yes, on payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Poynter.jpg\" alt=\"Poynter News University image\" class=\"wp-image-71363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Poynter.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Poynter-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Poynter-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Poynter-70x43.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Poynter is synonymous with journalism. The non-profit organization wants to promote honest information and the News University is part of that. It offers interactive journalism courses and webinars online for students and journalists anywhere in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a smaller bite, then sign up for their weekly training newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canvas.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canvas.net<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Courses:<\/strong> 50+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum:<\/strong> Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free and Paid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification: <\/strong>From individual instructors or sponsoring institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Canvas.jpg\" alt=\"Canvas.net image\" class=\"wp-image-71364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Canvas.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Canvas-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Canvas-75x50.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Canvas-384x254.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Canvas-130x85.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Canvas is a lot like Udacity and Coursera. It does not host many of the big course providers, but there are smaller institutes and their courses on their platform. You will find many niche professional development courses for K-12 and higher-ed teachers here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, a course that helps to find and help at-risk students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Categories include Blended Learning, Education Reform, and languages like Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/worldscienceu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Science U Courses<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Courses:<\/strong> 5+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum:<\/strong> Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Certification:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Welcome to World Science U!\" style=\"width:1280px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_C6ZLFpsQd8E\"><div id=\"lyte_C6ZLFpsQd8E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FC6ZLFpsQd8E%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\">Welcome to World Science U!<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/C6ZLFpsQd8E\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FC6ZLFpsQd8E%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to World Science U!\" width=\"1280\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:1280px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>This site is the educational face of the World Science Festival. The unique feature is that Nobel laureates and esteemed science educators will be your guides on the other side of the screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lineup is a who\u2019s who of experimental physicists, cosmologists, geneticists, neuroscientists, astronomers, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The courses are short and modular with demonstrations, exercises, and discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miriadax.net\/\">Miriadax<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Courses:<\/strong> 584+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum:<\/strong> General<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free and Paid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Miriadax.jpg\" alt=\"Miriadax image\" class=\"wp-image-71365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Miriadax.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Miriadax-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Miriadax-71x50.jpg 71w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Spanish follows English as a popular language. Twenty countries speak Spanish. That\u2019s why it makes sense to not ignore this regional MOOC that hosts 100+ university partners from all Spanish speaking countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.hpi.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">openHPI<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Courses:<\/strong> 80+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum:<\/strong> Information technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification: <\/strong>Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/openHPI.jpg\" alt=\"openHPI image\" class=\"wp-image-71366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/openHPI.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/openHPI-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/openHPI-80x44.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>openHPI is the MOOC platform of the German Hasso Plattner Institute, Potsdam. The courses cover subjects in information technology like cybersecurity, design thinking, machine learning, digital transformation, programming etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn via videos, interactive self-tests, tutorials, practical exercises and homework. The courses are completely free, and you can take them in German and English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can join on the enrollment dates and learn the topics at your own pace. Take the final exam which has multiple-choice tests, practical programming exercises, and peer assessments. Complete at least 50 percent of the course and you\u2019ll get a Confirmation of Participation certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.p2pu.org\/en\/\">Peer to Peer University<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Courses:<\/strong> 100+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum:<\/strong> General<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification:<\/strong> No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/P2PU.jpg\" alt=\"Peer to Peer University image\" class=\"wp-image-71367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/P2PU.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/P2PU-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/P2PU-71x50.jpg 71w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As the name says Peer2Peer University taps into social learning for spreading open education without barriers. Unlike other open courses, anyone cancreate and teach an online course on the platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few \u201cschools\u201d on the platform that focus on one area of expertise. Try the<strong> School of Webcraft<\/strong> (with Mozilla), <strong>School of Open<\/strong> (with Creative Commons), <strong>Mechanical MOOC<\/strong> (with MIT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P2PU is also tapping into offline learning with study groups and learning circles by collaborating with public libraries. For instance, it started the first project with The Chicago Public Library. P2PU charges no tuition and offers no certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platform.europeanmoocs.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Multiple MOOC Aggregator (EMMA)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Courses:<\/strong> 140+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curriculum:<\/strong> General<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification:<\/strong> No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EMMA.jpg\" alt=\"European Multiple MOOC Aggregator (EMMA) image\" class=\"wp-image-71368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EMMA.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EMMA-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EMMA-70x50.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The EMMA is a MOOC aggregator for all open courses provided by European universities. Supported by the European Union, it hosts free and open courses in different European languages. Subject areas include Business, Digital Culture, Environment, Food, Humanities, European Law, Science, Health, and Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some courses are self-paced while others have deadlines for completion. EMMA does not directly give a certificate of completion, but individual course providers might.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More International Courses And MOOC Providers To Look At<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kadenze.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kadenze<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkcerca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ThinkCERCA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.complexityexplorer.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complexity Explorer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnmooc.org\/home\/index.mooc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CNMOOC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackboard.com\/try\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open Education by Blackboard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/place.fi.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Friday Institute<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swayam.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SWAYAM<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifelong Learning Has No Barriers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a small list. There are many more online course providers and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/10-best-free-online-college-course-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> getting your college education remotely<\/a> is no longer an exception. You can take a semester level course or master smaller modules to gauge your interest in a subject. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What matters most is that you pick the right course provider and stick through it with discipline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worried that you don\u2019t know your way around a computer? You don\u2019t have to be as they are user-friendly and you just need to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/cool-websites\/how-do-online-classes-work-what-to-expect-when-you-sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> get started on any online course<\/a> to see how easy it is. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, names like Coursera, edX, and Udacity are well known. 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