MOOK Wednesday: 7/9/14

MOOK Wednesday: 7/9/14

It's Wednesday again which means it is time to review some courses .For those of you who missed the first MOOK Wednesday, please feel free to go back and check that outhere. Today we have a few picks from some of our favorite MOOK platforms. Once again all courses will be open and available close to the posting date.

Introduction to Photoshop 12(Udemy)
This free course offered by Udemy goes over all of the basics that go into operating, and being functional in Adobe Photoshop 12. That being said to take this course you will need to have already previously purchased Adobe Photoshop so that you can follow along. This course is created to give you software training so that you can operate Photoshop, use workspaces, organize photos, and more! This course is perfect for anyone who enjoys to take photographs or considers it a hobby. Introduction to Photoshop is a beginner class and is broken down easily into 23 different mini lectures. A perfect course for anyone who wants the basics.

Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative(Coursera)
Vanderbilt teamed up with Coursera for this class, for new gamers and old ones alike.This course goes through the central media that comes along with what, happens in Video Games. What that means? This course is created to be an English class; however with this course you will find no books as your learning objectives. The structured analysis of video games will show how literature combines with film, for the ultimate story telling experience.

Management for a Competitive Edge(Open2Study)
Management is one of the Key components of running a business. If you ever plan to work for yourself or move up in a company, management is necessary.  In this course multiple topic will be covered that enhance ones ability to manage. These topics range from, what defines successful management, to how to develop sustainable competitive advantages. If you have a further interest in advancing your education click one of the links on the bottom of the course and check out their open source MBA certification.

Make sure to come back next week for another MOOK Wednesday!

More and more MOOKs: Open2Study

Open2Study

Here we are, with yet another website to get your daily fill of MOOKs. Today we will be talking about a site that I am new too; Open2Study. It seems to have the same feel as some of the other previous sites that we have explored, but lets take a look.

First off Open2Study seems to have the free to learn setup that so many of our previous MOOKs have upheld. For me this is necessity. With so many other free to learn sites out there, I try my hardest to avoid spending my money when and where I can. This ins't always the case but I try to keep it this way as much as  I can. Usually money may have to leave my pocket if I want the course to actually be for credit. This does not seem to be the case with Open2Study. Just click the accredited portion of the website, and there you have it; a list of all of the courses that you can take for credit. You can even receive hard copy certificates.

But we all know why we look at a MOOK... The classes.

 Open2Study has a wide range of classes. From Chinese Language and Culture, to Concepts in Game Devlopement; Open2Study has a very wide course-load, coming from a range of professors, in top universities across the globe. 

Course list: Wednsdays Weekly Picks 1

For the followers of my blog, you are no stranger to MOOKs.  By now, you may even be on your way to getting certified in one of many various online courses. Today will mark the first, of many, weekly picks. All courses that I choose will be starting soon, or available year round. So without further adieu, my choices

1.*!Introduction to Linux(edX)

Linux may be the least familiar OS to the vast majority of computer users; however Linux is the main foundation for large business operations.This course takes you through all of the tricks and tools to become an experience Linux user. By taking this course, you will be throw into many topics that can be found necessary to obtain a systems administrator position.

2.*Financing and Investing in Infrastructure(Coursera)

This course is a good addition to anyone who has a dream to run and operate a business. The giant need for infrastructure investments is in the trillions, learn how to shave costs, and finance your investments with this course. 

3. *Nutrition and Physical Activity for Health(Coursera)

This class touches on subjects, related to physical wellness. With  nearly 50% of the American populous being considered overweight; it is never a bad idea to learn about health and the implications of living an unhealthy life. This class is designed to develop sustainable healthy habits; from eating right to exercising.

These are my picks for this week, make sure to check back next Wednesday for another course list.

* - Available for Course Credit

! - Available Year Round

$ - Class has a Fee