Online Learning Day is September 15
Learning new information on a regular basis is important for keeping your mind sharp and active. No matter what age you are, there is always something new to learn! While new information can be obtained from a variety of sources, the internet provides an almost limitless source of learning.
There is an incredible amount of information available online, including websites, blogs, and YouTube channels that are dedicated to almost any topic you can imagine. For more formal or structured instruction, there are courses available entirely online that are taught by college professors or by individuals who are experts in their fields. Many of these courses are available for free and can be completed at your own pace.
Here are some of the many websites dedicated to online learning:
- www.coursera.org
- www.edx.org
- www.getsetup.io
- www.oasiseverywhere.org
- www.open.edu/openlearn
- seniorplanet.org
Your local public library may offer free online services for learning. Or, for a wider variety of information, do an online search about any topic that interests you – you will likely discover thousands of results!
Whether you want to spend five minutes or five weeks learning about a topic, there are resources available for you. Use the vast amount of knowledge available online to learn something new today!