The online education space has been generating some buzz in recent times and it’s hard to overlook; from the launch of edX free online learning software, to introduction of new partnerships between Coursera and universities. Google have decided to identify with the mission of expanding online education, through the launch of its open source course-building […]
17 New Universities Joins Coursera to bring free Courses Online
Today, Coursera announced 17 new universities – including four international universities- have signed agreements with the education technology company to bring courses online for free, in the fields of music, medicine, humanities, and courses on financial engineering, risk management among other courses from renowned professors. Here’s a list of the new universities added on Wednesday: […]
Do you read and listen to music at the same time? Good or bad habit?
Many students (not only students) like to turn on music when they read. Some say, when they read and listen to music, it helps them associate the content of the book with the music; for some, it creates an inspiring environment and others love that background sound to keep focused. I was also guilty of […]
12 Free Tools to learn just about anything online
Lifelong learners are continuously using the internet to foster self-directed learning. They take advantage of the numerous free tools and resources online to keep developing current and new skills. Obviously, you are already using one or more of these tools; but probably not to full potential. The interesting thing about technology is that it makes […]
Udacity: Introducing New Online Courses in Entrepreneurship, Maths, Software debugging and Computer Science
Udacity, online learning platform offers new online courses open for Enrollment for students from any part of the world. Follow any of the links below to enroll now for the online course. Entrepreneurship: The Lean LaunchPad, How to Build a Startup Minimize the risk and maximize your startup’s success potential. Leading Silicon Valley startup guru […]
Introducing Khan Academy Computer Science course – Learn programming FREE
Computer science and programming technology are the next generation skills every young and dynamic individual would want to develop. From the predictions of the Institute for the Future, computer programming related skills take a higher priority in the top 10 future work skills. And there is currently enough evidence that every professional need one computer […]