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Courses Added May 4, 2015

Marketing in a Digital World

High-Impact Business Writing

Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

Chinese for Beginners

The Brain and Space

The Changing Global Order

Soul Beliefs: Historical Foundations

Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging With Art

Magic in the Middle Ages

Instructional Design for Mobile Learning

History of Boston

Genius. Talent. Golden Mediocrity

The European Union in Global Governance

Medicine in the Digital Age

Introduction to Human Evolution

User Innovation: A Path to Entrepreneurship

Science of Happiness

Storytelling for Change

Understanding IELTS: Techniques for English Language Tests

What Is a Mind?

Propaganda and Ideology in Everyday Life

Heart Health: a Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease

Our Hungry Planet: Agriculture, People and Food Security

World War 1: Trauma and Memory

Improving Your Image: Dental Photography in Practice

Liver Disease: Looking After Your Liver

Popular Free Courses – May 2015

Medicine in the Digital Age
starts May 5

The Brain and Space
starts May 11

Magic in the Middle Ages
starts May 4

Intro to Human Evolution
starts May 6

Science of Happiness
always open

Heart Health
starts May 11

The Changing Global Order
starts June 1

Our Hungry Planet
starts May 18

Virtual University's master index of low-cost and free online classes

Applied Science Courses
Business and Finance Classes
Earth and Space Science Classes
Education Classes
ESL/EFL Learn English Classes
Geography and History Classes
Art, Graphics and Photography Classes
Health, Wellness and Medical Classes
Language Classes
Law and Criminology Classes
Leisure and Do-It-Yourself Classes
Literature Classes
Marketing and Advertising Classes
Math and Algebra Classes
Music, Film and Theater Classes
Natural Science Classes
Philosophy Classes
Political Science Classes
Spirituality, New Age Classes
Psychology and Cognitive Science Classes
World Religion Classes
Self-help and Self-improvement Classes
Learn to Meditate
Learn Sahaja Yoga Meditation
Buddhist Meditation and the Modern World
Learning How to Learn
How to Succeed in College
Computer and Technology Classes
Gender and Urban Studies Classes
Writing, Journalism and Grammar Classes

Free and Low-cost Computer and Technology Classes

Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys
Programming Cloud Services for Android Handheld Devices

Free and Low-cost Writing, Journalism and Grammar Classes

Fantasy Writing Workshop
Your Screenwriting Career
The Art of Writing Horror
Introduction to Personal Journaling
Break the Block
Grant Writing 101
The Creative Spark
Digital Poetry
Reading and Writing Short Stories
Writing and the Environment
Writing and Experience: Exploring Self in Society
Writing, Editing and Publishing in Cyberspace
Genre Fiction Workshop
Writing on Contemporary Issues: Imagining the Future

Free and Low-cost Religion Classes

Politics and Religion
Theology I
Christian Faith: Its Practice
Christianity and Ethics
History of Christianity
History of Christianity in America
Islam 101
Principles of Islam (Part 1)
Principles of Islam (Part 2)
Islam in 10 Minutes
Philosophy of Religion
Introduction to Religion
Buddhist Meditation and the Modern World
Ancient Israel
Anthropology of Religion
Politics and Religion
The Bible: An Introduction
The New Testament History and Literature
Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)
Latino Theology and Christian Tradition
Islam: Religion, History and Culture
Religious Architecture and Islamic Cultures
Islam, the Middle East and the West

Psychic and Metaphysical Classes

Science, Magic and Religions
Learn to Meditate
Learn Sahaja Yoga Meditation
Buddhist Meditation and the Modern World
Learning the Tarot
Magic, Withcraft and the Spirit World

Self-Help and Self-Improvement Classes

Learning How to Learn
How to Succeed in College

Political Science Classes

Politics and Religion

Math and Algebra Courses

Early Math for Pre-Schoolers
Basic Math: 3rd Grade U.S.
Basic Math: 4th Grade U.S.
Basic Math: 5th Grade U.S.
Basic Math: 6th Grade U.S.
Basic Math: 7th Grade U.S.
Basic Math: 8th Grade U.S.

Environmental and Earth Science Classes

Writing and the Environment
End of Nature
Climate Change and the Law

Psychology Classes

The New Psychology of Depression
Psychology 101

Business and Finance Classes

Grant Writing 101
How to Launch a Successful Startup

Education Classes

Copyright Law for Educators and Librarians
Learning How to Learn
How to Succeed in College

Direct Links to History and Geography Classes

Roman Architecture

Introduction to Ancient Greek History
Ancient Israel

Direct Links to Law and Criminology Classes

Climate Change and the Law
Copyright Law for Educators and Librarians
Drugs and Drug Control in the USA

Direct Links to Photography, Art, Film and Music Classes

A Beginner's Guide to Digital Photography
Elements of Drawing
Exposing Digital Photography

Direct Links to Philosophy Classes

Introduction to Philosophy
Revolutionary Ideas: Introduction to Legal and Political Philosophy

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