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Whether you want to top up your knowledge on a subject or learn a completely new skill, there is no shortage of online courses to help you on your way. In fact, there are so many choices, it can be difficult to figure out which platform suits you best!
To help you navigate the rapidly expanding world of online education, here are 5 of the most popular options for upgrading your skills. Ready, set…learn!
(1)Udemy
(1)Udemy
Udemy is the online education site that tops this list for being such an incredibly popular and valuable resource. You can search through over 55,000 courses in all sorts of different topics and download the Udemy app to take your learning mobile for quick lessons and study sessions when you're on the go.
Udemy courses aren't free, but they start as low as $12. If you're an expert looking to create and launch a course of your own, you can also become an instructor with Udemy and take advantage of their massive user base to attract students.
(2)Coursera
(2)Coursera
If you're looking to take courses from over 140 of the country's top universities and organizations, then Coursera is for you. Coursera has partnered up with the University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University, the University of Michigan and others to offer universal access to the world's best education.
You can find over 2,000 paid and unpaid courses in over 180 fields related to computer science, business, social sciences and more. Coursera also has mobile apps available so you can learn at your own pace.
(3)edX
(3)edX
Similarly to Coursera, edX offers access to higher education from over 90 of the world's leading educational institutions including Harvard, MIT, Berkley, the University of Maryland, the University of Queensland and others. Founded and governed by colleges and universities, edX is the only open source and nonprofit MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) leader.
Find courses in computer science, language, psychology, engineering, biology, marketing or any other field you're interested in. Use it for high school level eduction or to earn a credit for university. You'll receive an official credential from the institution signed by the instructor to verify your achievement.
(4)Udacity
(4)Udacity
Dedicated to bringing higher education to the world in the accessible, affordable and effective ways possible, Udacity offers both online courses and credentials that teach students the skills that are currently in demand by industry employers. They claim to offer their education at a fraction of the cost of traditional schooling.
This is an excellent platform to look into if you're planning on working in technology. With courses and credentials in Android, iOS, data science, software engineering, and web development, you can be sure to get access to the most up to date education in these innovative areas that are relevant to today's tech companies and startups.
(5)FutureLearn
(5)FutureLearn
Like OpenLearn, FutureLearn is part of The Open University and is another alternative on this list that offers course programs from leading education institutions and organization partners. Courses are delivered a step at a time and can be learned at your own pace while accessed from a desktop or mobile device.
One of the real benefits of FutureLearn is its commitment to social learning, giving its students the opportunity to engage in discussions with others throughout the course. FutureLearn also offers full programs, which contain several courses in them for more extensive learning.
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