Open Resource Platform

• • World Digital Library. A source for manuscripts, rare books, films, maps and more in multilingual format.
  • Universal Digital Library. A collection of one million books.
  • Project Gutenberg. More than 33,000 e-books to read and download.
  • Bartleby. An immense collection of books for consultation, including fiction, essay and poetry.
  • ibiblio. E-books, magazines, academic essays, software, music and radio.
  • Google Books. More than 100,000 books for consultation, download or on-line purchase.
  • Internet Archive: The largest digital library for downloading e-books and audio-books for free.
  • Open Library: More than one million e-books of classic literature to download.

Open Learning Platform

• • Coursera: Offers a wide range of courses from top universities and institutions worldwide. Courses cover various subjects, and many are available for free or at a low cost.
  • edX: Founded by Harvard and MIT, edX provides access to high-quality courses from renowned institutions. Learners can audit courses for free or earn verified certificates for a fee.
  • Khan Academy: A nonprofit platform that offers a comprehensive library of educational resources, including video lessons and practice exercises, primarily aimed at K-12 learners.
  • OpenLearn: Created by the Open University, OpenLearn provides free courses on a variety of topics, emphasizing accessibility and lifelong learning.
  • FutureLearn: This platform offers courses from universities and cultural institutions worldwide, focusing on various subjects and promoting collaborative learning.
  • Udemy: While Udemy is a commercial platform, it features many free courses and a vast library of paid courses across numerous disciplines, allowing users to learn at their own pace.
  • MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW): A free and open educational resource that provides access to course materials from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, allowing learners to study a wide range of subjects.
  • Saylor Academy: A nonprofit initiative that offers free online courses and programs, Saylor Academy aims to make higher education accessible to all learners.
  • Academic Earth: Provides free access to video lectures and courses from a variety of universities, covering a broad range of academic subjects.
  • Google Digital Garage: Offers free courses on digital skills, covering topics like data analysis, online marketing, and programming, designed to help individuals advance their careers.
  • Skillshare: Focused on creative and practical skills, Skillshare offers a wide range of classes, including art, design, business, and technology. While it has a subscription model, many classes are available for free.
  • OpenStax: A nonprofit educational initiative that provides free, peer-reviewed, openly licensed college textbooks and educational materials for various subjects.
  • TED-Ed: An educational platform featuring animated videos and lessons that aim to spark curiosity and promote learning across a range of topics.
  • Codecademy: A popular platform for learning coding and programming skills, Codecademy offers interactive courses in various programming languages and web development.
  • LearnDash: A WordPress LMS (Learning Management System) that allows users to create and sell courses online, offering a range of features for educational institutions and individual instructors.

Tools for Research and Innovation in World Universities

Reference Management Software

• • Zotero: A free, open-source tool for managing references, citations, and bibliographies.
  • Mendeley: A reference manager and academic social network that helps researchers organize papers and collaborate with others.
  • EndNote: A comprehensive reference management software for organizing research references and formatting citations.

Data Analysis and Statistical Software

• • R: An open-source programming language widely used for statistical computing and data analysis.
  • SPSS: A powerful statistical software package used for data analysis in social sciences.
  • MATLAB: A high-performance language for technical computing, commonly used for data analysis and algorithm development.
  • Python: An increasingly popular programming language for data science and machine learning, with libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy.

Survey and Data Collection Tools

• • Qualtrics: A sophisticated survey tool for gathering data and conducting research.
  • SurveyMonkey: A user-friendly platform for creating surveys and analyzing results.
  • Google Forms: A simple tool for creating surveys and collecting responses.

Project Management and Collaboration Tools

• • Trello: A visual project management tool that helps teams organize tasks and collaborate effectively.
  • Asana: A task management software designed for organizing and tracking work.
  • Microsoft Teams: A collaboration app that integrates workplace chat, meetings, file storage, and application integration.

Communication Platforms

• • Slack: A messaging platform that enhances collaboration through channels and direct messaging.
  • Zoom: A widely used video conferencing tool for remote meetings and webinars.
  • Google Meet: A secure video conferencing service that integrates with Google Workspace.

Laboratory Management and Experimentation Tools

• • LabArchives: An electronic lab notebook for managing data and enhancing collaboration in research labs.
  • Jupyter Notebooks: An open-source web application for creating documents that contain live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
  • GraphPad Prism: A statistical and graphing software used extensively in scientific research.

Publishing and Academic Networking Tools

• • ResearchGate: A professional network for researchers to share publications, ask questions, and find collaborators.
  • edu: A platform for academics to share research papers and connect with other scholars.
  • ORCID: Provides a unique identifier for researchers to distinguish their work and connect it across platforms.

Innovation Management Tools

• • IdeaScale: A platform for crowdsourcing ideas and managing innovation processes.
  • Crowdicity: An innovation management tool that allows organizations to gather and evaluate ideas from various stakeholders.

Funding and Grant Management Tools

• • gov: A U.S. government website for finding and applying for federal grants.
  • Pivot: A comprehensive database for research funding opportunities, helping researchers find grants.

Open Access Repositories

• • arXiv: A preprint repository for scientific papers in fields such as physics, mathematics, and computer science.
  • PubMed Central: A free digital repository for full-text scholarly articles in the biomedical and life sciences.

Data Visualization Tools

• • Tableau: A leading data visualization tool that enables users to create interactive and shareable dashboards.
  • Power BI: A Microsoft service for business analytics that provides interactive visualizations and insights.

Cloud Storage and Collaboration Tools

• • Google Drive: A cloud storage service that facilitates file sharing and collaboration.
  • Dropbox: A cloud-based file storage service that allows users to save and share files securely.

Simulation and Modeling Tools

• • AnyLogic: A simulation software for modeling complex systems across various disciplines.
  • Simul8: A powerful simulation tool used for process improvement and decision-making.

Machine Learning and AI Frameworks

• • TensorFlow: An open-source library for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications.
  • PyTorch: A popular open-source machine learning library used for deep learning and AI research.