First the disclaimer: none of these sites provide you with either CLE or college credit. What they do provide are college-level courses at no cost and they are all designed around the idea that the general dissemination of knowledge is a good thing. So whether you are looking to learn a new language (to improve client communication) or just pick up an introduction to a subject you are curious about, these ten sites should help.

1. OpenCourseWare Consortium

A collaboration of more than 200 higher education institutions and associated organizations from around the world creating a broad and deep body of open educational content using a shared model. Links to the participating members’ course can be found here.

2. Open Culture

Emphasizes educational materials directed towards culture, the arts, and entertainment.

3. Academic Earth

Lectures in the Sciences, Law, Mathematics, Religion and Politics. Continue reading →