Visit ORACLEThinkQuest's online forensic science education portal. This site carries a variety of information for the curious layman or even a former scholar who wishes to brush up on forensic knowledge: covering topics on DNA fingerprinting, forensic anthropology, computer and clay facial reconstruction, and much more. Another site, the Forensic Training Network, has a variety of tools and training packages available, and has partnered with the National Institute of Justice to provide a free course in essential aspects of forensic DNA testing and forensic fingerprint analysis basics.
Take a forensics class through colleges that offer opencourseware. Opencourseware classes resemble regular online classes in that they direct your study and give you suggested reading material. They differ in that they are self paced and free; you receive no college credit, and turn in no assignments. Kaplan University has an online class in forensic biology and impression evidence. MIT also offers related courses, such as principle and practice of human pathology, and exploring pharmacology. For a variety of Opencourseware material and options, visit the Opencourseware Consortium; they can link you to programs from all across the globe and in several languages.
Pursue an online degree in forensic science through distance education. The University of Florida boasts the world's largest forensic program, and offers a variety of degrees in the field. The school is also regionally accredited, so its credits should transfer to other colleges. Another college, American Military University (a member of the American Public University System), offers an undergraduate certificate in forensic science through online study. American Intercontinental University, another regionally accredited option, offers a bachelor's degree in criminal justice with a concentration in forensic science.