Sites and Apps for Free Online Classes

Want to pick up a new skill for work or for pleasure?

TED-ED Videos - From the folks behind the TED Talks, these short video lessons can be combined to provide an in-depth look at subjects you want to explore.    (Photo: TED)
Udemy - Whether you want to learn to play the guitar or how to start a business, head here to access free and paid on-demand, video-driven courses.  (Photo: Udemy)
Open Education Consortium - This site is set up like an online university, with thousands of free courses from dozens of domestic and international partner schools. Courses come with a schedule, syllabus, textbook assignments and even suggested supplemental readings.  (Photo: Open Education Consortium)
Duolingo - This site and accompanying app use games to teach you Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Irish, Danish or Swedish. Muy bien!  (Photo: Duolingo, inc via iTunes)Academic Earth - This site offers a curated selection of video courses from professors at Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford and other top-tier universities.   (Photo: Academic Earth)

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Udemy - Whether you want to learn to play the guitar or how to start a business, head here to access free and paid on-demand, video-driven courses.  (Photo: Udemy)

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