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Catch the Brain Wave of the Future

Smarten up with the top destinations for online learning

By Sophie Goldstein,  Newser User

Posted Aug 31, 2007 9:34 AM CDT

(Newser) – With more and more online courses available, it's possible to learn anything, anywhere. Popular Science digs up the best continuing-ed choices :

University extension programs:

  • MIT OpenCourseWare
  • Harvard Extension School
  • Stanford Center for Professional Development

Single-Subject courses:

  • O'Reilly School of Technology
  • NetMath Program, University of Illinois
  • Auto Mechanic program, Ashworth University
  • PC Repair, Penn Foster Career School
Podcasts:
  • NASA Podcasts
  • Astronomy Casts
  • Quirks and Quarks (CBC)
  • Naked Scientists (BBC)

Chart shows number of online students enrolled in online classes; 1c x 4 inches; 46.5 mm x 101.6 mm
Chart shows number of online students enrolled in online classes; 1c x 4 inches; 46.5 mm x 101.6 mm   (Associated Press)
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iMemories Online features a rich set of intuitive drag-and-drop tools that are intuitive and easy to use for the company's target user base
iMemories Online features a rich set of intuitive drag-and-drop tools that are intuitive and easy to use for the company's target user base   (Associated Press)
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