would be owned by the government and would be free for anyone to take
would be "modular" or "object based"
a "National Skills College" at a community college that would, among other things, work to develop examinations that could be given at the end of the courses so that colleges
employers and students could judge how much learning had taken place
National Skills College would work to promote programs that might mix the free courses with tuition courses so students could earn degrees at lower cost
While the program is described as one that emphasizes community colleges and high schools, it would be open to public agencies and to private for-profit or nonprofit groups.
community colleges would need to agree to track and report on student outcomes, and to set targets for graduation rates and "employment-related outcomes," while also serving "high need populations."
US Government planning to invest 9 billion for open online course development by high schools and community colleges. Courses would be focus on basic skills for employment.
How would this impact other institutions in the online arena?
US Government planning to invest 9 billion for open online course development by high schools and community colleges. Courses would be focus on basic skills for employment.