Educational Technology

September 7, 2014

With so many free and cheap online courses now available, anyone can go back to school

Filed under: Educational Technology — admin @ 12:30 am

by Nicole Shepard, Deseret News

When MIT implemented over 100 free online courses, it considered the traditional purpose of education.  “Sometimes I wonder if we’ve lost our vision of education,” said Tom Bronson, MIT online programs committee member. “Universities were created to establish an educated society. There is strength and stability that comes with a citizenship that can think outside the box. We’re looking to create and sustain an educated society.”

http://national.deseretnews.com/article/2248/with-so-many-free-and-cheap-online-courses-now-available-anyone-can-go-back-to-school.html

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