Microsoft Virtual Academy now features learning resource for open source tech

Compared to last year, Microsoft Virtual Academy is now buzzing with great new content especially on open source technologies. Here's a list of courses offered on open source tech:
- Introduction to Programming with Python
- Building Responsive UI with Bootstrap
- Building Apps with Node.js Jump Start
- Introduction to jQuery
- Single Page Applications with jQuery and AngularJS
- JavaScript Fundamentals for Absolute Beginners

- Open Source Questions Answered

- Mobile Web Application Development

- The Modern Web Platform Jump Start

- HTML5 & CSS3 Fundamentals: Development for Absolute Beginners

I like that they now show the date on which a course was published. Due to the evolving nature of the products, the courses can go stale due to dramatic changes in newer versions and watching out for the date of publication helps in deciding if a particular course is right for you. 

I wish the page layout was better accessible. It is not possible to link to a section of the course. On that aspect, I think the Pluralsight video learning website, presents their course information better. I noticed that the courses on MVA are available on Channel 9 as well & there you have the advantage of choosing more video download formats especially f you're bandwidth constrained.

Also see: Free Pluralsight videos