Is Online Physics Available in the US?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the availability of online physics courses in the United States, particularly focusing on options that offer college credits and degrees. Participants explore various platforms and resources for studying physics online.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about online physics programs available in the US, expressing concerns about the cost of traditional education and the necessity of lab work.
  • Another participant suggests the MIT OpenCourseWare as a resource, noting that it does not provide college credits but can help in understanding the subject matter.
  • A similar suggestion about MIT OpenCourseWare is reiterated, with an additional query about accredited online physics programs that offer degrees.
  • One participant points out the existence of numerous threads on the topic, implying that a search might yield more information.
  • A different participant refers to the National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) from India, highlighting its free physics lectures available globally.
  • Another suggestion includes searching for courses on platforms like edX or Coursera, mentioning the option to obtain certificates, though the value of these certificates is uncertain.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various suggestions and resources, but there is no consensus on a specific online physics program that meets the criteria of offering college credits and degrees.

Contextual Notes

Some resources mentioned may not be US-based, and the discussion does not clarify the accreditation status of the suggested online courses. Additionally, the value of certificates from platforms like edX or Coursera remains uncertain.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking online physics education options, especially those looking for affordable programs that may offer college credits or degrees.

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Hello,

Are there any online physics in the states? I was studying at Open U. but it is too expensive! l have no interest in natural science and I know physics requires lab work.Thanks,

Gimble
 
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Might check out https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm

From what I know about it. You do not get any college credits taking their courses though. You do it more to get a handle on the subject matter.
 
rokytnji said:
Might check out https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm

From what I know about it. You do not get any college credits taking their courses though. You do it more to get a handle on the subject matter.
Is there any online physics program that I can get credits and degree if I finish all courses?
 
There are a lot of threads about this, have you done a thorough search?
 
Thanks everyone.
 
I can refer to a site that is not US-based, but is available worldwide. It's http://www.nptel.ac.in, National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning, an initiative under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Go the http://www.nptel.ac.in/course.php page, select physics. A whole lot of lectures will come up. All of them are free. I've added many in PF gallery as well. You can check them too.
 
You could search courses on edx or coursera and if you enroll in one you can choose whether you'd like to get a certificate or not.
Can't say if the certificates hold much value or not though.
 

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