Free Online Courses

With lessons, class discussions, quizzes, exercises and assignments. Rigorously designed following the same guidelines for college-level online courses.

A Global Network

Since 2013, more than 3000 people from 100+ countries have taken courses with us. Students can create a free account and enroll themselves in any course.

Popular On The Web

Major search engines recognize us as subject authority and rank us on Page 1 of various keyword search results; for instance, online journalism courses.

Digital Skills Training

A variety of courses designed to train students on emerging digital and social production skills. Currently six courses are available and more will be developed.

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Available Courses

Writing for the Web

Optimize texts for easy online reading and for higher rankings in Google search results.

Audio Slideshow

Produce engaging visual stories using consumer equipment and free software programs

Data Visualization

Designed for people who want to acquire working knowledge of data visualization

Web Metrics & Analytics

Designed for people who want to acquire working knowledge of Google Analytics.

Google Mapping

Create heat map, photo/video map and video place tour using Google Fusion Tables and Google Earth.

Social Media Marketing

This course introduces students to concepts, tools and best practices in social media marketing.

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It is my belief that digital storytelling skills will help traditionally under-represented communities, both in and outside the U.S., to better promote their voices and causes. -- Dr. Mu Lin, founder of MulinBlog Online J-School

About J-School

How did this J-School get started? How does it work?
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Student Works

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About MulinBlog

This J-School received its name from MulinBlog, a digital journalism blog.
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