Open Source College Classes

Although they are listed in other places, this page is dedicated specifically to college open source courses.  These courses are typically audited for free. If the student wishes to receive a certificate of completion, there is a small fee. 

OPEN SOURCE COLLEGE COURSES

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

These courses are typically FREE or at very minimal cost.  

"Unlike traditional courses that require you to be physically present in a university lecture hall, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are a self-paced and free online option, allowing you to be part of a virtual global network of faculty, peers, and industry experts from almost anywhere in the world. " - Georgia Tech Website


These schools and many more are a part of Open Education Global which is a consortium of educational entities around the world offering free learning to everyone. 


CalArts Open Courseware - Through partnerships with online platforms Coursera and Kadenze, CalArts currently offers several courses and certificates (called Specializations or Programs) in graphic design, game design, poetry, music technology, and more. 

All courses are developed by CalArts faculty and are non-credit offerings. Options for auditing courses, fee-based certificates or premium membership are available where noted—please refer to the individual platforms for information on registration and payment.

Ecole Polytechnique De Paris - École Polytechnique offers a wide array of online courses made for students interested in sciences, technology and engineering from the secondary education level up to the PhD level. 


Georgia Tech - Massive Open Online Courses


Harvard University Through EdX - 164 Courses and Certificate Training. 


Michigan State - MSU has free courses through Coursera.  Login required. 


MIT Open Courseware - Free lecture notes, exams, and videos from MIT. No registration required. 


Saylor Academy - Your Bridge to Better Learn new skills, earn credit toward a degree, or advance your career at your own pace. Join the 1,926,740 students that have started their journey with us, and build your bridge to better anywhere, any time, with free courses at Saylor Academy.  


University College London (UCL) - Continue your learning with UCL's vast range of short courses and continuing professional development (CPD). 


University of Hong Kong (HKU)  -  Our innovative MOOCs bring together top academics, industry leaders, and practitioners from around the world to provide a global learning experience. 


Wichita Public Library - Events -  WPL offers classes over several different topics including, MS Excel, Cricut, 3D Printer, Storytime, and more!