Discover: Lifelong Learning
This is the tip of the iceberg, covering everything from 'fun learning' to more serious study, workshops and short courses to longer curricula and even research, free content to fee-based, local to global. The more we look, the more we find.
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You never know what you will find!!
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TOPICS
MOOCs, or Massive Open Online Courses, are a growing trend in Lifelong Learning. Read our introductory article in the News & Views April 2021
See the wide range of free online MOOC courses the University of York offers.
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SOURCES
Here are some sources of lifelong learning - primarily free.
You may have heard of TED Talks, but have you encountered TED-Ed? TED-Ed lets you quickly find short talks (usually about 15 minutes) on the topic you are interested in. It could be performing arts, maths, engineering, literature, etc. Enjoy exploring - Click here Ted-Ed.
Fancy an interesting or challenging lecture? Try Gresham College. The College was founded in 1597 and has provided free lectures within the City of London for over 400 years. Now, most lectures are also available online. An eclectic mix of subjects from music to medicine. Click to find out more about Gresham College
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