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

Popular Schools

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    1. UMass Global

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • BA in Communications & Media
      • BA in Communications & Media
  • Online Programs Available
    2. 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
      • B.A. in Advertising and Graphic Design
      • Bachelor: Communications
  • Online Programs Available
    3. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • DBA: Strategic Media & Digital Content
    Master's
      • MA: Human-Centered Design
      • MA: Strategic Communication: Corporate Communication
      • MA: Strategic Communication: Crisis Communication
      • MA: Strategic Communication: Digital Communication
      • MA: Strategic Communication: Social Enterprise
      • MA: Strategic Communication: Social Innovation in Visual Communication
    Bachelor's
      • BS: Strategic Communication: Strategic Communications
    Certificate
      • GRAD CERT: Social Innovation in Visual Communication
      • GRAD CERT: Fundamentals of Communication
      • GRAD CERT: Applied Communication Studies
      • GRAD CERT: Communication Strategies for Social Enterprise
      • CERT: Journalism Education
  • Online Programs Available
    4. Wake Forest University - School of Professional Studies

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Masters in Digital Marketing
      • Master of Communications
    Certificate
      • Digital Marketing and Analytics Certificate
  • Online Programs Available
    5. Purdue Global

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • BS in Communication
      • BS in Communication - Business Fundamentals
      • BS in Communication - Digital Communication
      • BBA: New Media and Internet Marketing
  • Campus and Online Programs
    6. 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
      • Visual Arts Bachelors with Computer Animation Concentration - Campus
      • Visual Arts Bachelors with Graphic Design Concentration - Campus
      • B.S. - Digital Arts and Design
      • Sportscasting Bachelors - Campus
    Certificate
      • Digital Marketing Masters - Online
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    Northwestern University

  • University of Maryland Global Campus

Featured Schools

UMass Global

  • BA in Communications & Media

Which subject are you interested in?

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

What is your highest level of education?

Liberty University

  • DBA: Strategic Media & Digital Content
  • MA: Human-Centered Design
  • BS: Strategic Communication: Strategic Communications
  • GRAD CERT: Social Innovation in Visual Communication

What is your highest level of education?

Wake Forest University - School of Professional Studies

  • Masters in Digital Marketing
  • Master of Communications
  • Digital Marketing and Analytics Certificate

Which subject are you interested in?

Purdue Global

  • BS in Communication
  • BS in Communication - Business Fundamentals
  • BS in Communication - Digital Communication

Which subject are you interested in?

Full Sail University

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

What is your highest level of education?

University of Maryland Global Campus