Question

how does this work?
i didn't "register" for anything - just downloaded the materials and read chapter 1.
now what?
will there be assignments, etc? on a timed basis?

Answer 1

You go at your own pace, most courses have assignments and quizes. Personally I prefer the courses with the lectures and assignments. 6.00 2011 is a great starting point that also uses python

Answer 2

So i just go through the reading material til i say "i'm done" with the course?

Answer 3

welcome to Open Study

Answer 4

ok, so it's not actually a "course".
got it.

Answer 5

That one may not be, but check out http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-00sc-introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-spring-2011/ It's a beginning course also, with video lectures that work a lot better for some people (like me) There are still assignments and tests that you can do at your own pace, but any reading is purely voluntary

Answer 6

interesting.
and it has a "get started" button...

so just click it and go at my own pace?

Answer 7

Yep. and check back here if you run into any issues or have questions along the way.

Answer 8

hey..how and where can i download this software??

Answer 9

Sanju22, not "software" but reading material.
and i forgot where i got it. =(