6 places to take free and affordable classes online, on everything from programming to photography
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Mara Leighton
Feb 26, 2020, 21:38 IST
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Learning new skills online is often far more convenient and inexpensive than in-person enrollment.
Online learners tend to appreciate controlling the pace, paying a lower fee, and in some cases, having access to the course materials for life.
Below are six of the best and most popular options for online learning, including Udemy, Coursera, and MasterClass.
There's a reason people are turning to online learning en masse. Students can learn on their own schedule, save money on commuting, boarding, and a host of other expenses, and can often download course lectures for convenient offline reading. Plus, some options let you have access to classes forever once you've paid for them. Some are free, and some sites let you take as many courses as you want for a small payment. You can pick up professional certifications online, skills that help you get hired in a quickly changing market, and even masters degrees.
Whether to advance your career or to pick up new hobbies that help you enjoy everyday life, online courses are one of the best perks of the 21st century, and one way the internet is democratizing information - even in the form of free Ivy League courses. All you need is internet access.
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