The first thing you do is go to: http://www.academicearth.org/
Log in by creating an I.D. for yourself and a pass word.
Look over the long list of courses to choose from and the outstanding list of professors that are a big part of the open internet course study.
Read over the open courses ware terms of use:
Each school have provided for you, if you agree to the terms then you can choose a class, by looking over the field of study and the course description. Reasons for taking the class may very, some people my choose to take a class for personal development reasons or perhaps you need to gain knowledge in a certain area in the profession that you are in. To add it to your Resume for advancing in your present job.
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Information about books are given out but most materials are given to you in the form of a download. So really there is nothing to buy! Except a note book to keep them in, they will become valuable to you as you go on in your studies.
At Academic Earth The Professor makes copies of almost everything you need, the Syllabus, Course Outline, additional information on Exams can be downloaded! They even Offer Pod Cast for your convenience!
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How to Obtain Credit!
Don't worry, your labor with Academic Earth is not in vain! You can receive credit! You can locate local Programs in your area like: The C.L.E.P Exam - College-Level Examination Program
D.S.S.T Exam - DANTES Standardized Subject Tests
I.B.O Exam - International Baccalaureate Organization
Credit by Advanced Course work (language credits)
* Credit by Departmental Examination
You can find out more about receiving credit by visiting Utah State Open Course Studies! - http://ocw.usu.edu/
For additional information and more class options: High School and College Level Courses In many Different Languages.
Go To:
Utah State Open Course Ware - http://ocw.usu.edu/
For more information about getting USU credit by examination, see the Credit By Examination entry in the 2007-2009 General Catalog.