The Internet is a great resource for Linux training and tutorials, especially if you know where to find the right information. The open courseware classes mentioned in this article are excellent for both new and advanced Linux users searching for free tutorials.

It does not matter if you are just beginning or if you are an advanced developer, there is always something more out there to learn. Now, take a look at the 10 best Linux open courseware classes that every Linux geek should read.

For Beginner Geeks

If you are just beginning and are not sure where to start, you should take the time to read these informative courses:

1. Getting Started with Linux, Linux Online
The ideal course for Linux beginners

For Frequent Use Geeks

These open courseware classes are ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to get the most out of their Linux system:

2. Ubuntu Desktop Guide, Open of Course
This course will teach you how to use Ubuntu distribution.
3. Linux Online Course for Advanced Users, Linux Online
With this course, you will get advanced lessons is web servers, security, system administration and much, much more.

For Advanced Geeks

Many advanced geeks are network administrators. These courses have been designed to meet the specific needs of those interested in administration:

4. Linux System Administration Guide, Open of Course
This course will teach you all about Linux system administration.
5. Network and Computer Security, MIT
With this course, you will learn the best ways to ensure that your computers and networks are kept secure, especially on a Linux project.

Business Geeks

Linux may be free, but does not mean that you cannot use it to get the most out of business and commerce. These open courseware classes are a great way to learn how Linux is making a difference in the business world:

6. Media, Education and the Marketplace, MIT
This course will show you how open source products have made an impact on the business world.
7. Culture, Value and Communication
This course will teach you the ways that university publishers are heading more and more toward open source. You will also learn how others are using the free intellectual economy to build enterprises.

Cultural, Ethical And Legal Geeks

With these courses, you will be able to get a better understanding of the issues that surround Linux:

8. Communicating in Cyberspace, MIT
This course is useful to anyone interested in learning about open source web development.
9. Ethics and the Law on the Electronic Frontier, MIT
With this course, you will learn how technology, law and policy relate to evolving controversies and Internet control and much more.

Developmental Geeks

If you are interested in learning as much as possible about Linux development, then you will surely be interested in this course:

10. The Pocket Linux Guide, Open of Course
This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in using source code to build a GNU/Linux system.

The beauty of courses like this is that they are free. That means that the opportunity to expand your knowledge base is incredible.

Mary M Frederick writes about how to apply to get an online undergraduate degree.