Philly.com recently published an informative article about the role of elite colleges in online education. Here's a blurb: “…It hasn't been as clear what role , if any , elite universities would play in what experts call the “massification” of higher education. Their finances are based on prestige, which means turning students away, not enrolling [...]

Yale University now offers seven online courses, available to everyone without charge. The opencourseware classes offer no credit or grades, but they're a fun way to give online learning a try. Here's how Yale describes their new offerings: “Open Yale Courses provides free and open access to seven introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and [...]

As a pioneer in opencourseware, MIT has long offered no-cost learning materials online. Now, its new project, Highlights for High School, provides virtual material to the younger crowd. Here's what Highlights for High School gives secondary students: “Highlights for High School is your guide to MIT courses selected specifically to help you prepare for AP [...]

Yale University is joining the ranks of colleges such as MIT by making some courses freely available. According to Yale Daily News, the Opencourseware content will soon be available online: “Members of the public no longer need a winning admissions essay to watch Harold Bloom's Shakespeare lectures, which are now available online as streaming video. [...]

Sometimes I start daydreaming about going back to school. I don't need another degree, but I'd love to explore topics like web design or cooking – just to indulge my interests. Enrolling in an online program for personal satisfaction can… Continue. SPONSOR

According to a recent O'Reilly article, the Hewlett Foundation is working with Creative Commons to create a search portal for open education courses such as MIT's Open Courseware. Here's a blurb about the open education project:”The initiative's goal is to… Continue. SPONSOR

Over the last couple months, I’ve blogged about a lot of useful, free tools available to internet users who want to learn without paying tuition (See: 10 Free Online Classes, Free Online Video Lectures, Free Videos from Columbia University). These… Continue. SPONSOR

Studying on your own with opencourseware (free online content from universities) is an easy way to brush up on a subject and explore your interests before enrolling in a for-credit course. Watching video lectures is an especially effective way for… Continue. SPONSOR

As you celebrate the United State's Independence Day, why not take the time to learn a little more about the country? Here are some free, non-credit opencourseware classes about America: Introduction to the American Political Process – This MIT course… Continue. SPONSOR

As you celebrate the United State's Independence Day, why not take the time to learn a little more about the country? Here are some free, non-credit opencourseware classes about America: Introduction to the American Political Process – This MIT course… Continue. SPONSOR