If you were impressed by Notre Dame’s free online classes or Yale’s online courses, you may want to take a look at MIT!

Instead of simply offering a couple dozen courses, top-ranked MIT offers over 1,800 free online courses in nearly 3 dozen fields.

Since I would quickly run out of space if I tried to list all the courses, I’ll start by listing the…

Top 20 most popular free online MIT courses (as indicated by MIT’s website)

1. Linear Algebra
2. Circuits and Electronics
3. Physics I: Classical Mechanics
4. Electricity and Magnetism
5. Differential Equations
6. Introduction to Algorithms
7. Single Variable Calculus
8. Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
9. Introduction to Biology
10. Physics I
11. Physics III: Vibrations and Waves
12. Signals and Systems
13. Mathematics for Computer Science
14. Mathematical Methods for Engineers I
15. Introduction to Psychology
16. Principles of Macroeconomics
17. Computer System Engineering
18. Principles of Chemical Science
19. Microelectronic Devices and Circuits
20. Organic Chemistry

The remaining 1,780 free MIT online courses are offered in the following departments:

1. Aeronautics and Astronautics
2. Anthropology
3. Architecture
4. Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation
5. Biological Engineering
6. Biology
7. Brain and Cognitive Sciences
8. Chemical Engineering
9. Chemistry
10. Civil and Environmental Engineering
11. Comparative Media Studies
12. Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
13. Economics
14. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
15. Engineering Systems Division
16. Experimental Study Group
17. Foreign Languages and Literatures
18. Health Sciences and Technology
19. History
20. Linguistics and Philosophy
21. Literature
22. Materials Science and Engineering
23. Mathematics
24. Mechanical Engineering
25. Media Arts and Sciences
26. Music and Theater Arts
27. Nuclear Science and Engineering
28. Physics
29. Political Science
30. Science, Technology, and Society
31. Sloan School of Management
32. Special Programs
33. Urban Studies and Planning
34. Women’s and Gender Studies
35. Writing and Humanistic Studies

Related colleges and universities:

• Cornell University (ranked #12 in U.S.)
• Northeastern University (ranked #96 in U.S.)
• Boston University (ranked #57 in U.S.)
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (ranked #62 in U.S.)
• University of Florida (ranked #49 in U.S.)
• Tulane University (ranked #50 in U.S.)
• University of Maryland, College Park (ranked #54 in U.S.)

Related posts:

• Yale University free online classes
• University of Notre Dame free online courses

I first mentioned Yale’s video lecture project a couple months ago in my Ivy League Universities now offer online degrees & certificates post, but at the time, no classes were available. Although the course selection is slim at this point, Yale will be adding more courses. So, check back often.

Yale University – Free Online Classes

1. ASTR 160 – Frontiers and Controversies in Astrophysics
2. ENGL 310 – Modern Poetry
3. PHYS 200 – Fundamentals of Physics
4. PLSC 114 – Introduction to Political Philosophy
5. PSYC 110 – Introduction to Psychology
6. RLST 145 – Introduction to the Old Testament
7. PHIL 176 – Death

Related colleges and universities:

• Cornell University (ranked #12 in U.S.)
• University of Notre Dame Online (ranked #18 in U.S.)
• Northeastern University (ranked #96 in U.S.)
• Boston University (ranked #57 in U.S.)
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (ranked #62 in U.S.)
• University of Florida (ranked #49 in U.S.)
• Tulane University (ranked #50 in U.S.)
• University of Maryland, College Park (ranked #54 in U.S.)