Top Audio and Video Educational Resources for Lifelong Learning

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Lifelong learning is possible for everyone thanks to the many free audio and video resources located around the web. Here is a list of some of the best audio and video education that can be found online.
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Audio Educational Resources

Free Audio Books

Education

University Podcasts

University

  • Yale Netcasts - Podcasts on a wide range of topics from Yale's many schools
  • Knowledge at Wharton - Huge collection of news and lecture podcasts from the University of Pennsylvania
  • Stanford University - Faculty lectures, interviews and other podcasts from Stanford available through iTunes
  • HBR IdeaCast - Harvard Business School's podcast features commentary and ideas from leaders in business and management

Other Education Podcasts

Audio

  • NOVA Podcasts - Four different audio and video podcasts from NOVA
  • NPR Podcast Directory - Educational podcasts on hot topics from National Public Radio
  • The Education Podcast Network - Podcast programming from educators around the world
  • Podcast Alley - Education podcasts from various sources
  • Podfeed Education podcasts for everyone, from preschoolers to PHDs

Video Educational Resources

General Education Videos

General

  • Discovery Education Streaming Video - 30-day free trial gives you access to nearly 10,000 full length education videos segmented into 77,000 content-specific clips
  • Discovery Channel Video - Watch full episodes and clips of Mythbusters, Survivorman and other Discovery Channel televisions shows and specials
  • Discovery Video Screening Room - Short video clips for kids on every topic imaginable
  • About.com Video - About.com (part of The New York Times Company) has an entire library of educational and how to videos in a wide range of categories, including food, health, home and garden, computers, parenting, travel, business and sports
  • Moving Image Archive - More than 80,000 free videos and films covering a very wide range of topics, including news and public affairs, technology, art, history and science

Free Science Education Videos

Science

Free History Education Videos

History

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    1. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
      • M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
    Bachelor's
      • B.A. in Digital Design with an Emphasis in Animation
      • B.A. in Digital Design with an Emphasis in Web Design
      • Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an Emphasis in Broadcasting and New Media
      • Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an Emphasis in Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships
      • Bachelor of Arts in Social Media
      • B.A. in Advertising and Graphic Design

  • Online Programs Available
    2. Purdue Global

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • BS in Communication
      • BBA: New Media and Internet Marketing

  • Online Programs Available
    3. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • PHD: Strategic Media
      • PHD: Communication
    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Journalism
    Certificate
      • CTG: Communication

  • Campus and Online Programs
    4. Full Sail University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Master of Fine Arts - Media Design
      • M.S. - New Media Journalism
    Bachelor's
      • Visual Arts Bachelors with Game Art Concentration - Campus
      • Communications Bachelors with Media Communications Concentration - Campus
      • Game Development Bachelors - Online
      • B.S. - Digital Arts and Design
      • BS - Simulation and Visualization (Campus)
      • Sportscasting Bachelors - Campus
    Certificate
      • Digital Marketing Masters - Online

  • Online Programs Available
    5. Penn Foster High School

    Program Options

    High School Diploma
      • HS Diploma

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Featured Schools

Grand Canyon University

  • M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
  • B.A. in Digital Design with an Emphasis in Animation
  • B.A. in Digital Design with an Emphasis in Web Design

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Purdue Global

  • BS in Communication
  • BBA: New Media and Internet Marketing

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Liberty University

  • PHD: Strategic Media
  • Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Journalism
  • CTG: Communication

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Full Sail University

  • Master of Fine Arts - Media Design
  • Visual Arts Bachelors with Game Art Concentration - Campus
  • Digital Marketing Masters - Online

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Penn Foster High School

  • HS Diploma

What is your highest level of education?

University of Maryland Global Campus

Northwestern University

University of Oregon