online learning

E-learning (or online Learning) is the use of electronic media, educational technology and information and communication technologies in education anywhere and anytime. E-learning includes numerous types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and web-based learning.

in the 21 century:

Self-education and the embrace of lifelong learning is becoming a critical mindset to navigate our rapidly changing world. Lifelong learning can be a catalyst for earning more money in your career and it can be a gateway to self-employment. Fortunately, the Internet has made it easier than ever to find the right resources to spark your curiosity and learn what you need to know.

I have compiled some of the most useful self-education resources that I’ve found online.

-Language learning:

1. duolingo: Duolingo can teach you another language. Regular use of the site can have you speaking and writing Spanish, English, German, French, Portuguese and Italian in a matter of months depending on the diligence you put into it .

2. memrise: Innovative memorizing system for learning new languages.

3. livemocha: is a commercial online language learning community, providing instructional materials in 38 languages and a platform for speakers to interact with and help each other learn new languages.

4. bbc languages: Great language learning resources freely provided by the BBC.

-Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs):

Take free online courses from the world’s best Universities. MOOCs (Massively Open Online Courses) provide video lectures, structured deadlines and interactive learning communities.

1. coursera: The largest course platform for free MOOCs . Founded by two former Stanford University professors.

2. udacity: founded by Sebastian Thrun, the creator of the artificial intelligence system behind Google’s self-driving cars. Udacity focus is on free MOOCs for improving your knowledge of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) disciplines.

3. edx: A free MOOC platform developed through a partnership between Harvard, MIT and Berkeley. Expanding rapidly

4. World Education University(WEU): a massively open online University (they call it MOOC 2.0) that offers degrees and full program for free. It’s a for-profit enterprise that funds itself through advertising, publishing and organization partnerships rather than tuition fees.

-Lectures and Video Learning Websites:

1. ted: With its slogan “Ideas Worth Spreading” the TED Conference (stands for Technology, Education, Design) features world’s leading academics, teachers and innovators in easily digestible 18-minute lectures.