Find Free Knowledge Online

Web Education Resources Enhance Lifelong Learning

© Wendy Roltgen

Sep 30, 2009
Achieve Personal Growth with Free Knowledge Sites, Wendy Roltgen
Become a lifelong learner through the numerous free knowledge sites available online.

Thanks to technology, individuals have access to free knowledge online from some of the top educational resources and world-class universities available. The online education movement is helping individuals overcome regional and financial limitations to obtain greater education with unlimited access to free knowledge resources.

Lifelong Learning Enhances Personal Growth

Becoming a lifelong learner is a great way for individuals to stay competitive in an ever-changing marketplace. A number of education resources found online provide a no-cost way for individuals to continually enhance their knowledge, skills, understanding and continuous personal growth.

From learning more about business applications to statistics, individuals can explore subjects and develop a greater understanding without leaving the comforts of their home. Learning new things or exploring subjects of interest can also help prevent boredom and add excitement to everyday life.

Resources for Free Knowledge Online

The Free-ed.net web site boasts a free education on the internet. On this useful website, individuals have access to coursework and information found on the web about a variety of topics. Individuals can build knowledge about performing arts, computers and information technology, mathematics, earth sciences and education. This site links individuals with coursework provided by leading institutions like the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Another open education resource available online is the Creative Commons’ ccLearn. A division of Creative Commons, ccLearn in dedicated to using the internet to support open learning and educational resources for all. Through this free knowledge online site, individuals can find peers and programs of studies to enhance their current education or discover new areas of interest.

ITunes U offers over 200,000 educational files from top universities to help individual stretch their mind and enhance their education. These files can be easily downloaded onto an iPod or iPhone for instant access. All educational resources can be found in the iTunes Store.

Another resource for obtaining free knowledge online is Connexions. This innovative program developed by Rice University allows individuals to share education material in small chunks that are easy to share and connect to other modules of learning. The site is designed to provide educational resources for people of all ages. Some of the free knowledge content featured on the site includes algebra music theory and probability.

Thanks to the internet and efforts by leading educational institutions, obtaining greater knowledge is possible for anyone with a computer and internet access. These web sites provide plenty of opportunity for individuals to pursue lifelong learning and continuous personal growth.


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