avmad Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Earlier this week, The Linux Foundation announced that it would be working with edX, a non-profit online learning site governed by Harvard and MIT, to make its “Introduction to Linux” course free and open to all.The Linux Foundation has long offered a wide variety of training courses through its website, but those can generally cost upwards of $2,000. This introductory class, which usually costs $2,400, will be the first from the Linux Foundation to run as a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). There is no limit on enrollment through edX's platform.The course will be held this summer, although an official start date has not been posted yet. Jennifer Cloer, Director of Communications for the Linux Foundation, said that over 2,500 people signed up for the course within the first 24 hours of it being posted. There are no prerequisites, and a note on the course's information page says that most users will find the course takes between 40 and 60 hours to complete.Students can either audit the course, which means they'd get access to all the course materials but not have to commit to completing the tests and assignments, or they can take the course for a certificate of completion, which will be offered for free. (On some edX classes, "verified certificates of achievement" cost a fee.)If all goes smoothly, the Linux Foundation may consider making more courses available on edX in the future.In the press release from the Linux Foundation, executive director Jim Zemlin wrote, “Our mission is to advance Linux and that includes ensuring we have a talent pool of Linux professionals. To widen that talent pool and give more people access to the opportunities in the Linux community and IT industry, we are making our training program more accessible to users worldwide.”Information and signuphttps://www.edx.org/course/linuxfoundationx/linuxfoundationx-lfs101x-introduction-1621Sourcehttp://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/03/2400-introduction-to-linux-course-will-be-free-and-online-this-summer/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiPirate Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 :omg: $2000 course for free.Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smallhagrid Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Just FYI:Earlier this week, The Linux Foundation announced that it would be working with edX, a non-profit online learning site governed by Harvard and MIT, to make its “Introduction to Linux” course free and open to all.The Linux Foundation has long offered a wide variety of training courses through its website, but those can generally cost upwards of $2,000. This introductory class, which usually costs $2,400, will be the first from the Linux Foundation to run as a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). There is no limit on enrollment through edX's platform.The course will be held this summer, although an official start date has not been posted yet. Jennifer Cloer, Director of Communications for the Linux Foundation, said that over 2,500 people signed up for the course within the first 24 hours of it being posted. There are no prerequisites, and a note on the course's information page says that most users will find the course takes between 40 and 60 hours to complete.Students can either audit the course, which means they'd get access to all the course materials but not have to commit to completing the tests and assignments, or they can take the course for a certificate of completion, which will be offered for free. (On some edX classes, "verified certificates of achievement" cost a fee.)If all goes smoothly, the Linux Foundation may consider making more courses available on edX in the future.In the press release from the Linux Foundation, executive director Jim Zemlin wrote, “Our mission is to advance Linux and that includes ensuring we have a talent pool of Linux professionals. To widen that talent pool and give more people access to the opportunities in the Linux community and IT industry, we are making our training program more accessible to users worldwide.”Information and signuphttps://www.edx.org/course/linuxfoundationx/linuxfoundationx-lfs101x-introduction-1621Sourcehttp://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/03/2400-introduction-to-linux-course-will-be-free-and-online-this-summer/It's only free to audit right now:Select your contribution for this course (min. $ 250 USD)If you want a certificate you get the above.And also:Technical RequirementsPlease make sure your browser is updated to the most recent version possible.Also, please make sure your web cam is plugged in, turned on, and allowed to function in your web browserNo idea what that is for, but I don't have or even want to have a webcam !!!Interesting offer just the same Avmad - thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCross Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Really wanted to attend it, but too bad that I don't have a webcam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avmad Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) From what I read the webcam is to send a photo of yourself so you can prove ID and get the certificate.I'm not interested in a certificate, so hopefully I can still do most of the course just to learn about Linux.You can still sign up for an ID verified Certificate of Achievement for this course. If you plan to complete the whole course, it is a great way to recognize your achievement. Learn more about the verified Certificate of Achievement.Arstechnica saidStudents can either audit the course, which means they'd get access to all the course materials but not have to commit to completing the tests and assignments, or they can take the course for a certificate of completion, which will be offered for free. (On some edX classes, "verified certificates of achievement" cost a fee.)Will have to wait and see I suppose. Edited March 10, 2014 by avmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCross Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) Thanks, I already register it, and I can't wait for it to begin. But I have to say " Damn!", those courses are so expensive, how can let's say a student afford it, it's nsane, and it's just the introduction. Edited March 10, 2014 by AlexCross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallhagrid Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I see:From what I read the webcam is to send a photo of yourself so you can prove ID and get the certificate.I'm not interested in a certificate, so hopefully I can still do most of the course just to learn about Linux...... (On some edX classes, "verified certificates of achievement" cost a fee.)Will have to wait and see I suppose.I don't want a cert. either - and it did specify a fee as I posted before from the signup page.(Makes the whole free vs. paid thing rather confusing I think.)And here again from the page most recently linked by Avmad: There's a minimum fee, but... As a not-for-profit, edX uses your contribution to support our mission to provide quality education to everyone around the world, and to improve learning through research. While we have established a minimum fee, many learners contribute more than the minimum to help support our mission. The funds go towards class creation and improving edX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCross Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 You need to check the 2nd option, to track your own progress. That is for free. Hope it wont be a silly course, that attracts people just because the price tag. Hope the information will value 2500 $. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avmad Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Online courses can be very expensive, So can offline for that matter. Take a degree at the Open University and your paying a load.That's why it's best to get a good education when your young (depending on country) because it costs a fortune when you're an adult student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sefiros Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks for the share! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catoja Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Really wanted to attend it, but too bad that I don't have a webcam.I dont think you need it. Its based on online tests, videos and pdfs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catoja Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Its not free at all. All online websites, do teach but it's still raw, it's not really a university, because they only show random courses, you learn what you want, it's impossible to get a degree.The bad part and its certification. Now you must pay for certification. When it all started you only needed to do extra tests.My advice, its really funny to audit for free and learn something new. Try out friends, i've been doing it for 2 year and couting. Edited March 11, 2014 by Catoja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustee Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 thanks bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopito Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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