The novel coronavirus has allowed the world more time, with several persons of different stature relying on recreational activities to pass their time even in the comforts of their own home. The sudden turn to stay at home sent some people to use online educations sites to improve their resumes, equip one's self with knowledge, or experience another direction in their lives, apart from their chosen careers.

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Hundreds of websites are now offering free learning experiences that guarantee certifications that can make one's career fruitful and noticeable to employers. Online Education sites are a huge help for others, especially those who can afford less than the offered college or university-based courses.

Despite the lack of face-to-face communication and practical outputs, online education still brings a different kind of learning. The student discovers knowledge on video lessons and modules, along with substantial research and study. As the world turns to the "new normal" brought on by the Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic, education is also migrated to the digital world.

Before the country's schools migrated to the study at home or homeschooling set-up, online courses were established months or years ago to help those who cannot afford to go to school. Online education websites stem from providing basic introductory courses, down to the specializations and program majors.

Initial online course websites are intended for those who have day jobs or other responsibilities to attend to. The programs present in these online schools are flexible and can be adjusted anytime. Scheduling can be worked out with its system and will penalize those who miss a day.

Online Education Benefits

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According to the Community College of Aurora, online education has various benefits that give students and aspiring learners the chance to experience formal schooling right at the comforts or services of their home and schedule.

The primary reason for all online education benefits is because of schedule flexibility. This factor is a game-changer or a considerable point to consider when one transcends or chooses the internet education. Formal schools like universities and colleges follow the availability of the campus, facilities, and educators. This reason alone cannot deal with students making their schedules suited for needs.

Another reason is cost or money. This is another huge factor for students to choose online over face-to-face. Since not everyone can afford the increasing cost of education over time, some resort to unconventional methods that allow them to learn and study.

Several students feel that school is unimportant because educators are regarded to "not give special attention" individually. For this reason, some people choose online study over the conventional schooling method. Online education can make a person feel appraised with the personal target of video lessons and modules. Despite being pre-recorded, videos and modules were made to give an individual touch from an educator to a student.

5 Best Online Education Websites For Teachers and Students Alike

Choosing one's website of choice is crucial to consider the layout, set-up, appeal, design, and other factors that can make a student feel like education suits them. Those are several reasons that make online education sites prevalent. Another significant factor is the variety of courses, lessons, or programs it can offer to students.

With those factors said, here are the five most beneficial platforms that can aid learning, growth, and knowledge.

Coursera - World's Widely Used and Trusted Online Education Site

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Coursera is one of the most recognizable names in online education that provides a massive variety of courses, lessons, and programs that tackle different disciplines or studies. It offers free education and learning by signing up with one's e-mail, Google, or Facebook, or Apple accounts.

The online education website's range offers an introductory course to a whole four-year program in its massive online database. Aspiring and current students can browse the website for free classes ranging from Linguistics, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Science, Technology, and more, with more than 150 university partners worldwide.

Most courses on the platform ask for a $50 fee in exchange for a course certificate. However, anyone can apply for educational assistance that gives it free of charge.

PRICE: Free to $50 (per course)

WebsiteCoursera.org

Khan Academy - Kindergarten through College Education for Free

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According to Forbes' review, Khan Academy is one of the most promising online education websites for anyone who wishes to learn and expand knowledge for career growth and several more reasons. Khan Academy is one of the few websites that offer elaborately free education for all.

The non-profit American educational organization was founded by Sal Khan in 2008 and is one of the top choices for online schooling of all ages. Lessons are mostly in the video format, focusing on interactive forms of education. Online tools are also available on the website and can be utilized by teachers who teach in the platform. The website is funded through donations and partner corporations.

PRICE: Free

Website: Khan Academy.org

Udemy - Costly but Expanding Choice for Range of Courses

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Udemy is a massive open online education provider established in 2010. The website aims to provide excellent and quality education to all by having a massive online library of easily accessible lessons by its students and subscribers.

According to Udemy, courses have weekly additions and upgrades, making its systems expand more through time. Content creators can also contribute here and teach their lessons online. Currently, it has 35 million students with over 65 available languages to study from.

Udemy prices its courses from $10 to as much $500, depending on the course, all promising adequate education.

PRICE: $10 to $500

WebsiteUdemy.com

TED-Ed - Award-Winning Network of Education

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World-popular TED Talks from YouTube featuring well-known and inspirational educators are now offering lessons and courses in its massive website that aims to provide free education. TED-Ed is an online education platform that mostly focuses on 'talks' and inspirational testimonies that leave behind substantial information and lessons.

"Ideas worth spreading" is TED's slogan, and TED-Ed focuses on "lessons worth sharing." The company does not shy away from its philosophies that produce spectacular content that can also be used as life lessons. TED was conceptualized by Harry Marks in 1984, having annual 'TED Talks' for all ages.

PRICE: Free

Websiteed.TED.com

edX - Harvard and MIT's Open Education Platform

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Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology partnered up with a joint venture that aims to bring quality education for all, right at the comforts of the home. The global non-profit platform brings forth the best courses, lessons, and education from America's premier schools, Cambridge's Harvard, and MIT.

The world's popular schools offer a free online platform for all aspiring students who face a hindrance because of cost, location, and access. Courses offered here are mostly university-level with several top schools apart from its founders, providing their lessons.

PRICE: $50 to $300 (per course)

WebsiteedX.org

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