Coursera offers many incredibleMassive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) online for free. Their market is global and any given course is likely to enroll thousands of students from 30 or more countries. Just participating is kind of a thrill. There are forums where you can converse with others around thaeglobe, and many courses are offered by foreign universities, either in English or with translation.
It is interesting to take classes yourself, but it is also a great thing for clients, especially those who are contemplating college. Remember, it's free. Plus there are no entrance requirements so someone who wants to try something, or just lurk in forums and watch the lectures can do so. It is a great way for people to become inspired. Pre-algebra can be a tough sell for someone experiencing a rough patch in life, but with Coursera, you can jump right into the good stuff. The courses tend to be well done, have a lot of graphics and short videos, and be on trending topics.
I don't think Coursera will be free forever. Everyone who takes these classes contributes to the development of new online teaching and grading systems. Universities with big names, and big budgets, are just eating the cost of doing these classes for the sake of getting their name out, and for the potential future earnings. So enjoy for now.
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