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200 Free Online Classes to
Learn Anything
Published on Thursday 17th of
January,
2008
A high quality education doesn't have
to come at a high cost. In fact, it's possible to take classes from big
names like Yale, MIT, and Tufts without ever submitting an application
or paying a cent in tuition. We've compiled 200 online classes
from these and other respected institutions, and you can take all of
them with no strings attached.
Natural
Science
These courses cover physics, geology, natural phenomena, and
more.
- Fundamentals
of Physics: Professor Ramamurti Shankar's
physics course from Yale covers Newtonian mechanics, special
relativity, and more.
- Principles
of Chemical Science: Professors Ceyer and
Drennan of MIT provide this introductory chemistry course.
- Frontiers
and Controversies in Astrophysics: Yale's
Professor Charles Bailyn discusses extra-solar planets, black holes and
dark energy in this course.
- Life
in the Palaeozoic: Take a look at the
evolution that occured in the Palaeozoic era.
- General
Biology I: Learn the basic principles of
biology in this course.
- General
Biology II: This course continues the
principles from General Biology I.
- Physics
I: Classical Mechanics: Professor Lewin from
MIT discusses Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and kinetic gas
theory.
- Climate
Change: Understand the basic science behind
climate change and global warming.
- Quantum
Mechanics: Get a working knowledge and
comprehension of quantum mechanical operations.
- Organic
Chemistry I: Professors Berkowski and O'Connor
of MIT cover the basic principles of the structure and reactivity
behind organic molecules.
- Earthquakes:
Learn about these destructive natural disasters.
- Comparing
Stars: Get an introduction to stars and the
Hertzprung-Russell diagram.
- Physics
III: Vibrations and Waves: Physics III with
MIT's Professor Lewin covers mechanical vibrations, waves, and beyond.
- Introduction
to Modern Physics: This course discusses
physics from Max Planck to Einstein.
- Superconductivity:
Take a look at the phenomenon of superconductivity and its applications.
- Electricity
and Magnetism: Learn about electromagnitism in
everyday objects and beyond with MIT professor Walter Lewin.
- Evolution
Through Natural Selection: Explore the theory
of evolution by natural selection according to Charles Darwin.
- Physics
for Humanists: Learn about classical and
modern physics with emphasis on the connection between science and
society.
- The
Evolving Universe: This course discusses the
"Big Bang" and what is believed to have happened in the moments
following.
- Physics
I: Physics I with MIT professor Stanley
Kowalski is an introduction to classical mechanics.
- The
Sun: Get an in-depth look at the brightest
star in our universe.
Math
Study math, from simple prices to calculus in these courses.
- Linear
Algebra: MIT professor Gilbert Strang
discusses matrix theory and linear algebra.
- Exploring
Distance Time Graphs: Learn how to present
mathematical information in graphs.
- Differential
Equations: MIT professors Arthur Mattuck and
Haynes Miller present differential equations in this course.
- An
Introduction to Complex Numbers: In this
course, you'll take a look at complex numbers and learn how they're
defined.
- Calculus
I: Get an introduction to differential and
integral calculus in this course.
- Calculus
II: This course is a continuation of Calculus
I.
- Calculus
III: Follow the continuation of Calculus I and
II in this course and learn about calculus of functions of several
variables.
- Prices:
Take a look at a number of different ways to compare prices.
- Single
Variable Calculus: MIT's Professor Jason Starr
covers differation and integration of functions of one variable.
- Systems
of Differential Equations: Learn how a variety
of situations can by modeled into linear differential equations.
- Math
Everywhere: Learn how to recognize math when
you come across it.
Engineering
& Computer Science
Learn about computer networks, electrical engineering, and
more with these classess.
- Circuits
and Electronics: Get an introduction to the
fundamentals of the lumped circuit abstraction from MIT's Professor
Anant Agarwal.
- Network
Security: Learn about the methods available
for network security.
- Science
of Sound: This course covers 8 different
aspects of sound.
- Numerical
Methods in Civil Engineering: In this course,
you'll find applications of approximation, interpolation, and more.
- Protocols
in Multi-Service Networks: Examine protocols
in networks that interconnect devices for two-way communication.
- Flash:
Get familiarized with Macromedia Flash in this course.
- Mathematical
Methods for Engineers I: Check out math for
engineers from MIT's Professor Gilbert Strang.
- Signals
and Systems: Find out about systems
realizations, Fourier transform, and more.
- Computers
and Computer Systems: This course discusses
the computers we encounter in our daily lives.
- Computer
System Engineering: MIT professors
Balakrishnan and Madden provide an overview of the engineering behind
computer software and hardware systems.
- Communications
Systems I: This course covers analog
communication, including the basic Fourier transform properties.
- Fluid
Mechanics: This course covers fluid
properties, dynamics, flow, and more.
- Information
on the Web: Learn how to use the Internet as
an information resource.
- Microelectronic
Devices and Circuits: Professor del Alamo of
MIT covers devices, circuits and systems in this course.
- Stochastic
Processes: Get an introduction to stochastic
processes, presented in communications, signal processing, and more.
- Introducing
ICT Systems: Learn about what ICT systems are
and how they work.
- Models
and Modeling: This course discusses models and
the modeling process.
- Soil-based
Hazardous Waste Management: Learn about the
engineering management of hazardous waste in this course.
- Introduction
to Algorithms: Learn about the design,
analysis, and methods of efficient algorithms from MIT professors Eric
Demaine and Charles Leiserson.
- Error
Control Coding: Get an understanding of modern
error control coding, with an emphasis on algebraic block coding.
- Designing
the User Interface: Discover how user
interface design can create a user-friendly environment.
- Uncertainty
in Engineering Analysis: This course offers a
study of probability and statistics for engineers.
- Signals
and Systems: This course from MIT discusses
the fundamentals of signal and system analysis.
- Accessibility
in Interaction Design: Take a look at
disabilities and understand how you can create a design that's
accessible to all.
- Mathematics
for Computer Science: MIT professors Meyer and
Rubinfeld introduce discreme mathematics for computer science and
engineering.
- Biochemical
Engineering: This course covers biochemical
processes, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
- Structure
and Interpretation of Computer Programs: MIT
professors Grimson, Darrell, and Szolovits offer an introduction to the
principles of computation.
- An
Introduction to Data and Information: Learn
how a computer processes data into information.
- Information
Theory: Explore the limits of the
representation and transmission of information in this course.
Language,
Arts & Design
Get in touch with your artistic side by learning French,
studying poetry, and honing your dance skills.
- Modern
Poetry: This Yale poetry course with Professor
Langdon Hammer discusses modern poetry, including Yeates, Pound and
Frost.
- French:
En Ville: Learn basic French language skills
that will help you find your way around a French town.
- Three-Dimensional
Modeling, Animation and Rendering Using Blender 3D Software:
This course is an introduction to computer generated 3-D modeling and
animation.
- Beginning
Latin: Grammar: Learn the ancient language of
Latin in this course.
- Finding
Information in Modern Languages: Learn how to
identify and use information in Modern Languages.
- Introduction
to Writing: Academic Prose: Learn how to write
academic papers in this course.
- Producing
Films for Social Change: Learn about the basic
principles of video journalism, with special attention paid to
documentaries for social change.
- Spanish:
Espacios Publicos: This language course
focuses on Spanish as a communication tool, as well as Hispanic culture.
- First
Year Chinese I: Get a basic understanding of
Chinese speaking and written languages in this course.
- First
Year Chinese II: This course is a continuation
of First Year Chinese II.
- Dance
Skills: Learn this expressive art form as a
way to communicate through movement.
- English
Grammar in Context: Understand the
complexities of English grammar with this course.
- Studing
the Arts and Humanities: Get an introduction
to studying the arts and humanities, working on your learning skills.
- Technology
for Professional Writers: Develop
technological skills that are needed for today's writing industry with
this course.
- Understanding
Theatre: Learn about the enjoyment of theatre
as an art form as well as theatre's application to daily life.
- CALFNES
Spanish: This Spanish course is deisnged for
non-English speakers.
- Nature
and the Built Environment: This course
discusses architecture as it relates to nature, now and in ancient
cities.
- Intermediate
Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode:
Develop critical skills for persuasive research writing with this
course.
- Classical
Drama and Theatre: Take a look at ancient
Greek and Roman theatre in this course.
Health
You're not going to learn how to perform open heart surgery
with these classes, but they do offer a wealth of information.
- Health
Issues for Aging Populations: This Johns
Hopkins course introduces the study of aging.
- Introduction
to Biology: MIT offers this course as an
overview of biology.
- Introduction to
Methods for Health Service Research and Evaluation:
Get an introduction to research within health services organizations
and systems with this course.
- Principles
of Drug Development: Learn about the
principles behind drug development in this course.
- Implant
Dentistry: Learn about implant dentistry in
this course.
- Professional
Issues in Nursing: This course helps RNS
develop reading, thinking, and writing skills for university study.
- Epidemiology
of Infectious Diseases: This course offers an
introduction to the basic methods for infectious diseases.
- Addiction
and Neural Aging: Take a look at specific
issues in both neural aging and addiction.
- Public
Health Biology: Get a molecular and biological
perspective on public health issues.
- Population
Change and Public Health: Learn about
population size and the way it changes public health.
- Managed
Care and Health Insurance: This course
provides an overview of insurance and managed care plans.
- Health
Assessment and Promotion: Learn about health
assessment, the nursing process, and early detection in this course.
- Preclinical
Complete Denture Prosthodontics: Learn about
clinical steps and lab procedures behind complete dentures and other
prosthodontics.
- Genetics:
In this course, you'll learn about genetic diseases and more.
- Ethical
Issues in Public Health: This course focuses
on ethical theory and issues in health policy.
- Introduction
to Clinical Pain Problems: Learn about the
general principles of evaluation and management of common pain.
- STI
Prevention: Using Epidemiology to Inform Policy and Program:
Take a look at the issues of sexually transmitted diseases and how they
can be controlled.
- History
of Public Health: Understand the historical
experience of health and illness.
- Food
Safety, Storage and Allergies: Discuss the
safety of foods, concerning their storage, additives, and food
technology.
- Human
Growth and Development: Deepen your patient
knowledge with this course.
- Microbiology:
Study microbiology as it pertains to infectious diseases in this course.
- Concepts
in Economic Evaluation: Understand economic
evaluation as it is related to public health.
- Ethics
of Human Subject Research: Learn about ethical
theory and principles as they apply to human subject research.
- Comtemporary
Biosocial Problems in America: Take a look at
the application of basic biological ideas to modern American social
problems in this course.
- Opthamology
Grand Rounds: Take a look at interesting cases
from the New England Eye Center Grand Rounds in this course.
- Epidemiology
and Biostatistics: Get the skills you need to
critique medical literature in this course.
- Reproductive
and Perinatal Epidemiology: Learn about
current research, issues, and problems in reproductive health and
perinatal epidemiology.
- Renal
Pathiphysiology: Learn how the kidneys adapt,
all about different disorders, and kidney therapy.
- Nutrition
and Medicine: In this course, you'll learn
basic nutrition principles.
- Family
Planning Policies and Programs: Learn about
the issues and strategies behind family planning programs, particularly
programs in developing countries.
Agriculture
& Veterinary Medicine
Take on issues like the environment, veterinary health, and
conservation.
- Agricultural
Science and Policy I: Learn about natural
resource conservationism in this course.
- Agricultural
Science and Policy II: This second semester
course discusses plant nutrients, pests, breeding, and production.
- Histology:
Learn about the microscopic anatomy of animals in this course.
- Cattle
Management: Learn how to manage cattle under
drought conditions with this course.
- Animals
at the Extremes: The Desert Environment: This
course will show you how animal life adapts to survive extreme habitats.
- Irrigation
& Conveyance Control Systems: Learn
about the measurement of flow rates and water levels in irrigation.
- Plant
Diseases & Chemicals:
Discuss pesticides for the use of plant disease control.
- Law and Veterinary
Medicine: Get acquainted with the law and
ethics behind veterinary medicine.
- Tropical
Ecology and Conservation: Get an in-depth
understanding of tropical ecology and conservation biology from this
course.
- Vegetable
Gardening and Lawn Care: This course covers
soil preparation, planting, and general care related to gardening.
- Veterinary
Respiratory Pathophysiology: This course
offers an overview of respiratory physiology and structure.
- Sprinkle
& Trickle Irrigation: Learn about the
design and evaluation of irrigation systems.
- Water
Quality: These videos cover water usage and
drinking water safety.
- Population
Health: Take a look at the relationship
between animal health, human health, public health, and more.
- Human-Animal
Relationships: Learn about the relationships
between animals and humans in this course.
- Zoological
Medicine: This course covers the treatment of
non-traditional species, such as wildlife, zoo species, and exotic
animals.
- Surface
Irrigation Design:
Originally developed for the US Department of Agriculture, this course
discusses the design and evaluation of surface irrigation systems.
Law
& Politics
Brush up on the law and the political process with these
classes.
- Theories
of Public Policy: Get a look at policymaking
in this course.
- International
Relations: Learn the fundamentals of
international relations in this course.
- Terrorism,
Peace and Other Inconsistencies: This course
takes a look at 9/11, terrorism, global security, and more.
- Judges
and the Law: Learn about the ways in which
judges influence law.
- Mary
Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley:
This political theory course discusses the implications of women's
rights as they relate to mother Mary Wollstonecraft and daughter Mary
Shelley.
- Introduction
to Political Philosophy: Get an introduction
to political science with Yale professor Steven B. Smith.
- Making
and Using Rules: Learn how we interpret and
apply rules, and how they work in the English legal system.
Social
Science
Learn about human phsychology, worldwide social issues, and
more with these courses.
- Death:
Yale's Professor Shelly Kagan discusses the issues that arise from
realizing one's own mortality.
- Introduction
to Philosophy: This course offers a
topics-based introduction to philosophy.
- Introduction
to Psychology: This psychology class from MIT
professor Jeremy Wolfe surveys questions about human behavior.
- Cultural
Anthropology: In this course, you'll learn
about biological evolution, the evolution of civilizations, and more.
- Public
Opinion: Learn about attitude and public
opinion from this course.
- Introducing
Consciousness: Discuss the baffling aspect of
conciousness in our minds.
- Introduction
to Philosophy: Get introduced to philosophical
questions in this course.
- Ancient
Wisdom and Modern Love: This course takes a
look at romance and erotic love, combining philosophy and literature.
- Substance
Abuse and the Family: Learn about how families
with substance abusers function.
- Promoting
Positive Development Among Youth: Learn about
applied developmental science theory in this course.
- Women
in Islamic Societies: In this course you'll
find a survey of issues relating to women in the Islamic world.
- Introduction
to Psychology: Learn about dreams, sexual
desires, and other introductory psychology topics with Yale professor
Paul Bloom.
History
Learn from the past with these history courses.
- 19th
Century Europe: Learn about life in 19th
century Europe in this course.
- The
Roman Empire: Introducing Some Key Terms: Go
over key terms that are necessary for an understanding of Roman history.
- African
American History: Learn about the history of
African Americans.
- History of
Utah: This course covers the history of the
state of Utah.
- US
Institutions: Here, you'll find the US
Constitution as a focal point to institutions in America.
- Islamic
Societies of the Middle East and North Africa:
This course discusses the religion, history, and culture of Islamic
societies in the Middle East and North Africa.
- History
and Civilization: Understand the development
of various Western civilizations.
Theology
Take a look at religious development, history, and more.
- Introduction
to the Old Testament:
Learn about the religious life and thought of ancient Israel as well as
the bible's function as a foundational document in Western civilization
with Yale's Professor Christine Hayes.
- Anthropology
of Religion: In this course, you'll find an
analysis of religion as a cultural phenomenon.
- Faith
and the African American Experience: Take a
look at the historical development in African American faith.
- Foundations
of Theology: Biblical and Historical: This
course will familiarize you with the Bible and development of the early
Christian church.
- Latino
Theology and Christian Tradition: This class
discusses latino theology and traditions.
- Jews
and Christian Throughout History: This course
takes a look at the historical interaction of Jews and Christians.
- Religion
Today: Themes and Issues: Discuss the presence
of religion in today's world.
Business
& Finance
Use these courses to better understand management, economics,
and innovation.
- Principles
of Macroeconomics: MIT Professor Huntley
Schaller's course gives an overview of macroeconomic issues.
- Capital
Markets: This course covers monetary policy,
central banks, and more.
- Creating
an Ethical Organization: Find out what you can
do to make your organization more ethical and responsible.
- Fundamentals of
Personal Financial Planning: This course is
designed to make financial consumers more aware of issues in financial
planning.
- Introduction
to Economics: In this course, you'll focus on
economic institutions, history, and principles.
- Microeconomics
for Managers: Here, you'll find an overview of
macroeconomic theory and policy.
- Entrepreneurial
Behavior: Find out what's involved in becoming
an entrepreneur.
- Introduction
to Microeconomics: This course will teach you
about the economics of the marketplace.
- Understanding
Management: Get a clear definition of
"management" and information on what's involved in being a manager.
- Training and
Human Resources Development: In this course,
you'll learn how to tailor training to your specific needs.
- International
Economics: Learn about trade theory, policy,
and international finance.
- The
Concept of Innovation: Examine the concept of
innovation, and learn its differences from invention.
- Medical Product
Quality Systems: Learn about the quality
control issues behind medical products.
- E-Marketing:
This course, offered in Spanish only, discusses the use of the Internet
as a marketing tool.
- International
Multilateral Negotiation: Learn about the
tools, techniques, and rhythms of multilateral negotiation.
- Spa Operations:
In this course, you'll learn how to operate a successful spa.
- Managerial
Economics: This course will teach you how to
apply microeconomics to management decisions.
- An
Introduction to Business Cultures: Learn about
the different cultures behind companies and how they act conceptually.
- Regulatory
Requirements for Pharmaceutical Products:
Learn about what's required in pharmaceutical product creation.
- Business
Analysis: Take a look at the new partnership
between business and IT in this course.
Family
& Education
These courses focus on family, children and better methods for
learning.
- Introduction
to Open Education:
Understand open education issues like copyright, licensing, and
sustainability, as well as learn more about the open education movement.
- Psychosocial
Aspects of Visual Impairment: Better
understand students with vision impairments using this course.
- Intro
to Instructional Design: Learn about the
design that falls into creating the processes of learning.
- Producing
Distance Education Resources: Learn how to
produce resources for online education in this course.
- Parents
and Toddlers: Teaching and Learning at Home:
See how children learn at home, and learn about different at-home
teaching methods.
- Why
Teach Art?: Learn why art is an important part
of the school curriculum.
- Marriage
and Family Relationships: Get a balanced
understanding of marriage and the family.
- Understanding
Online Interaction: Better understand how to
develop learning environments by learning how people interact online.
- California
Subject Examination for Teachers: Get the test
preparation you need for the CSET here.
- Accessibility
of eLearning: Understand the needs of a
diverse population of students with this course.
- Conversation
on Instructional Design: Take a look at
learning theories, compare the events of instruction, as well as
Component Display Theory.
- Learn
and Apply HTML: Designed for instructors, this
course will walk you through creating educational pages with HTML.
- Family
Finance: Learn how to manage family values and
finances with this course.
- Data
Visualization Theory and Practice: Learn about
visualization and why it's important to use in educational instruction.
- Research
for the Classroom Teacher: Learn about a
teaching model called Guided Design, and how it can be implemented in
your classroom.
- Instructional
Games: Learn about using games to instruct,
including products currently on the market and in development.
- Advanced
Topics in Learning Object Design and Reuse:
Understand how to create and reuse learning objects.
- Blogs,
Wikis, New Media for Learning: Discover online
innovations that are effective for education.
- Power
of Positive Parenting: This course offers
information on positive parenting.
- Connecting
People with Online Resources: Learn how to
teach others to find high-quality online resources.
Additional
Resources
The courses we've listed here are just the tip of the iceberg.
Check out these resources for even more free classes online.
