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Open Yale Courses vs VideoLectures.NET
Both stand on educational video libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Open Yale Courses provides selected introductory course materials for self-directed study and offline use. It does not offer credentials, faculty interaction, or new course additions.
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VideoLectures.NET brings conference and workshop talks together with browsing and playlist features. Users who want to contribute material should note that submissions go through editorial review rather than direct uploading.
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| Open Yale Courses | VideoLectures.NET | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | oyc.yale.edu | videolectures.net |
| On educational video libraries | #12 of 33 | #8 of 33 |
Open Yale Courses: what it does well
- Free public access without registration.
- Lectures include video, audio, and searchable transcripts.
- Materials can be downloaded for offline use.
- Course materials include syllabi and problem sets.
- Most materials allow reuse with attribution under a stated license.
What to know first
- The site is no longer adding courses.
- It provides no Yale credit, degree, or certificate.
- Learners cannot submit written work or ask Yale faculty questions.
- Some third-party material may have separate reuse restrictions.
VideoLectures.NET: what it does well
- Free access to an extensive lecture catalog.
- Covers a broad range of subject categories.
- Player supports chapter navigation and slide synchronisation.
- Registered users can create and share playlists.
- A free iOS app is available.
What to know first
- Users cannot upload videos directly.
- Submissions require editorial review and approval.
- Private videos require permission.
- Automated scraping and bulk downloading are prohibited without permission.
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