Online Learning - Alison vs Coursera

I have enjoyed learning on Alison, but I have also found that there are some courses that are substandard. It is almost as though they are accepting any type of course rather than paying attention to how it is written and laid out. Does that mean learning on Alison is not worth it? No. It means that if you really want to learn and get good recognition for your learning, you need to be careful to examine the courses you are taking. I did not finish my last course and I don't regret it, either. I found that I already knew most of what was being taught and I easily identified where they went wrong. I want to learn what I don't know, not what I do know. I also want to be confident I am getting the most from my membership. I have learned from content writing courses and a deep reading course. I feel that I was given relevant information presented in such a way that it was interesting and learnable. That is why I will contine to look at courses. So why am I talking about all this? Well, I am now taking courses through Coursera. The courses on Coursera are taught by colleges and universities. There are many free courses with certificates for a fee, but there are also degree programs available. You can earn your degree by paying for each class on a monthly basis. You may be surprised at the low cost of tuition. If you do not want to earn a degree, diploma, or certificate, you also have the option of auditing classes. Alison's certificates and diplomas cost less, but one must be cautious about finding the best. Coursera requires more study time. Of course that is to be expected when the courses are taught by experts and professors. I find it comforting. I don't know about you, but I expect to have to work hard to learn important things. If it is too easy, then what is the point? While some links I offer are affiliate links (I get credits towards paying for certifates for sign-ups), I am not using this blog to make money. Here is where I talk. Sometimes I vent, sometimes I brag, and sometimes I just dream. Although I'm not selling, I do hope you enjoy what you read and follow my ramblings. I would also love to hear from you. Check out Alison Check out Coursera