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[johnslat]

Anybody interested?

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Regards,
John

[LongShiKong]

Of course you mean 'off (-campus) courses', don't you?

[Denim-Maniac]

This looks very interesting, and from my first browse of the website I cant see a catch. They even say the recommended reading doesnt have to be bought as the lectures are designed to contain all you need.

I will sign up for one of these. Of course, there is no formally recognised qualification, but thats beside the point for me, learning for the sake of learning is always good.

Edited to add - Ive just signed up for the 'A History of the World since 1300' course.

[contented]

It looks very interesting. I wonder what they'll offer for spring semester.