Top 10 Online Universities & Schools

Synergy Online University is perhaps the most famous in its field. He was the first in Russia to open the Faculty of the Internet, because. its employees realized the importance of this phenomenon in the life of modern man. It does not offer classic courses, as on other resources. Synergy is a great alternative to a real university. Training in it allows you to save time, money, but at the same time receive the same theoretical and practical knowledge. In addition, upon graduation, students are issued a state-recognized diploma. There are undergraduate, graduate, second higher, postgraduate programs, etc.The university regularly contracts with the largest companies in need of high-quality personnel. After preparation, students can count on good employment. The university provides many online programs: banking, organizational psychology, criminal law, primary school teacher and others. Submission of the application and documents for admission takes place through the official website. Main advantages: a state diploma with an application in English, full-fledged online education at the university, a good choice of specialties, programs for different levels of education.

More than 25 years ago, the European School of Correspondence Education was the first in Russia to form an unusual for that time format of self-education: for the first time, students were offered to take courses remotely, with the help of a personal teacher, at a convenient time and at a very affordable price. Since then, the principles have not changed much, but the platform has expanded significantly. More than 80 courses are available for study.Among them are both language programs, the list of which includes Japanese, Arabic, Turkish, as well as training in very popular professions - journalism, design, cosmetology, etc. If there are difficulties with choosing a course or its level, trial lessons help to decide - before they were sent free at home, and now they offer it in electronic form. The process of cognition is organized incrementally so that a person of any age and education can cope with it. Educational materials are sent by the company by mail or to the mailbox, and it is allowed to pay for them after receipt. It is enough to allocate 30 minutes a day for classes, but there is no student "balls" - after each you need to do homework, which are checked and evaluated by the teacher. At the end, the grades are summed up, and if the average score is above 3, the student is allowed to take the exam, as in any university, and after passing it successfully receives a certificate. But most importantly, his knowledge remains with him.

Coursera is an online learning school that gives everyone the opportunity to take a course from the world's leading universities (more than 200 partner institutions). The project is considered one of the most ambitious, because. it has over 24 million registered students from all over the world and over 2,000 courses. The catalog includes educational programs in a variety of areas: the humanities, mathematics and logic, personal development, business, foreign languages, information technology, natural sciences and many others. Each course is presented in the form of an interactive textbook containing videos, tests and various projects. During the training, the student can chat with other students, share experiences, and ask questions. Here you can effectively improve your English from the University of Arizona, get an online master's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois, etc. The service provides access to the best materials from around the world. Training takes place both in foreign and Russian languages. It all depends on the course itself. Some of them have Russian subtitles. Main advantages: a large online platform, excellent statistics, positive reviews, convenient presentation of information, effective methods. Cons: Most of the lectures are in English.

The National Open Education Platform offers users online courses in basic disciplines studied at leading Russian universities. The project is perfect for people who love to learn and want to get deep structured knowledge without the need for certification. A certificate of completion is issued, but not for all programs, and often this requires offline certification. But the received document allows you to set off the subject when receiving a diploma at a university. In the reviews, students note the high quality of educational materials. Lessons do not require much time: as a rule, 1-2 lessons per week. Because of this, the courses are somewhat stretched. There are also complaints about the technical problems of the platform itself. This most often concerns attempts to register for a course that has already begun. In all other respects, Open Education deservedly entered the rating of the best, here you can get very good knowledge in various areas for free.

Many people associate modern online education with the Geekbrains service. This platform is indeed one of the most popular and worthily continues the ranking of the best. The university offers users to master modern professions, these are eight highly demanded areas on the market. Graduates get the opportunity to do internships in large organizations, many courses have a guarantee of employment. Training at Geekbrains will cost an average of 5,000 rubles per month, but it should be noted that the program is designed for 12-18 months and must be paid in full before the start. If the student believes that the knowledge has not been mastered in full, there is always the possibility of a free repeat of the paid course. The disadvantages were tedious teachers and high intensity of training.

The Lectorium educational project is more of an online learning school that combines many domestic platforms and presents a variety of courses in one place. Materials of the best universities and schools of the country, centers of prof. education. University students are beginners in various fields and already experienced professionals who want to improve their skills. Educational programs are presented in the format of video lessons in Russian. In total, over 4,000 materials are stored in the media library. All programs are divided into categories: schoolchildren, students, specialists and teachers and everyone. The range of courses is huge, covering topics such as theories of money, the history and technology of survival, renewable energy, the myths and realities of stone, and many others. Advantages: many free training programs, different directions and areas, high quality of education. The resource cooperates with the Ministry of Education, museums, commercial projects.

The next online university is the winner of the prestigious Made in Russia award in 2014. The platform is an open free platform for studying useful materials. You can choose any topic of interest from those presented: space, nuclear physics, cultural studies, design, etc. The site has a description of each course. They take place at a certain time, each visitor can sign up in advance. "Universarium" presents materials that will be useful for both young and old people, novice scientists, schoolchildren or parents of small children. Everyone here will pick up something interesting. The average duration of one course is 7-10 weeks. It depends on the intensity. The training is divided into modules, which include video tutorials, homework assignments and a test. The only requirement to provide the required information is an authorized profile. An important feature of the university is the user-friendly interface of the site. Here everything is divided into understandable categories. Advantages: free materials, a wide range of courses, an effective methodology, awards, excellent reviews.

The Tetrika school prepares teenagers in grades 8-11 to participate in competitions, as well as to pass the state final certification (USE and OGE) in key disciplines - mathematics, physics, English and Russian. There are also programs for younger students. Education allows you to save time looking for a competent specialist and not risk preparing the child for a crucial stage in his life. Tutors of the online school are teachers at leading Russian universities who themselves participate in the preparation of examination tasks and are well aware not only of their subject, but also of the format of the exams. Training is conducted not just via Skype, but on a high-tech information platform with its own video communication, interactive whiteboard, chat, training materials, simulators and a data bank.

Foxford is a relatively young, but already very popular platform for online learning for schoolchildren. It allows you to consolidate and strengthen school knowledge, as well as organize home schooling. The service has received recognition not only from numerous users, but also from the Ministry of Education, the platform is recommended in almost all schools in the country. Foxford offers various forms of education: ready-made curricula from the right topics, online classes with tutors, free materials for self-study. The platform is very convenient, easy to learn, in your personal account you can track the progress of the student. The reviews note a strong teaching staff, preparation for state exams at Foxford can significantly improve the result. The disadvantages include layout features, the platform is poorly adapted to mobile applications, as well as a slow technical support service.

Number 1 among the many online learning platforms in Russia is Skillbox. More than 18 thousand students have already studied here, and the number of webinar views per month reaches 40,000. Courses are presented in the most popular areas: design, marketing, programming, project management, IT, business and bloggers. Lecturers provide only relevant and interesting information. The work takes place in real time with the help of webinars and video lectures. Homework is manually checked by course instructors. An important difference between Skillbox is that here you can get real knowledge that can be easily applied in practice. For students, there is a 24-hour tech. support. All training is organized as follows: the student watches a video lesson, completes the task, receives a video analysis of his work with errors highlighted, corrects them and moves on. If you make too many mistakes, you will have to go through the lesson again. The average cost of each program is 50 thousand rubles. But for the first 20 people who sign up, the price is reduced by 20%.Upon graduation, the student is given the opportunity to undergo a real internship or get a job in a good company. Advantages: all teachers have extensive practical experience, the best student reviews, a wide variety of courses on popular topics, training for beginners and professionals, a convenient platform. Cons: Prices are above average.

Online school No. 1 for the first time provided the opportunity for full-fledged distance learning from grades 1 to 11. Classes are taught by teachers with many years of experience and even teachers of the year, and the program, in addition to general education subjects that comply with the Federal State Educational Standards, includes classes in financial literacy, programming, mnemonics, etc. It is very important that the school has all the necessary licenses, and upon completion a state certificate is issued.In addition, tuition prices start at only 1900 rubles per month. True, you will have to pay more for accompaniment by teachers, however, the tariffs are compiled correctly, so everyone will be able to choose the most suitable and profitable package of services for themselves.

If a child is interested in programming, it is worth buying training for him at the PIXEL online school. This will help him not only to move quickly in the promising field of innovation in the future, but also to make new acquaintances. The courses are designed for children of different ages, for example, "Programming in Scratch Junior" is recommended at 5-7 years old, "Creating games in Roblox" at 9-14 years old, and from 13 years old you can learn how to create websites on Tilda. The lessons are designed so that the child is interested: the points received can be exchanged for prizes. After completing the course, all students receive certificates and ready-made creative projects.