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!

Online School Free with MOOCs

If you want to further your education online or play with fun and interesting subject matter, now's the time. With today's technology, education is in the palm of your hands. The trick is knowing where to look for it.

MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) 
A MOOC or a Massive open online course, is a great way to learn a course or subject. These courses are offered online by some of the best schools in the world. The best part? They are all free!Here are my top picks for furthering your education, and having some fun.

edX: (https://www.edx.org/)
edX found at the link above is one of my favorite sites to find MOOCs. Having over one hundred courses available edX give you an ability to learn almost anything. Here are some of the courses that you can find on edX.

• The Science of Happiness

Everyone wants to be happy. This course offered by UC Berkeley goes into the science behind what creates happiness, by creating a road map for the pursuit of happiness. Students who enroll in this course are given a chance to not only learn but partake in numerous fun activities, that through positive psychology are sure to improve happiness.

• CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science

This is a one of a kind course that can actually give you the ability to sit in on a Harvard course online live. This course is intended for beginners, so with just some basic computer knowledge, and a willingness to learn, you can trump topics including abstraction algorithms, security software engineering, and web development. Keep in mind you wont be alone. CS50x has a Facebook Community of nearly 35 thousand members (Including me) who will be there to assist with any bumps you may find on your path. 

• Entrepreneurship 101: Who is your customer?

Have you ever thought of running your own business? Are you afraid that you don't know enough to pursue your dream? With Entrepreneurship 101 you gain the ability to join fun and engaging real-life exercises that will guild you to make your idea come to life.

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