University of the People
Interesting article about the University of the People. No tuition, and open access:
It is a grand vision: a global college with no tuition, accessible to anyone with an Internet connection.
When the higher education entrepreneur Shai Reshef laid out his ambitious plan to build a free university that would use modern technology to spread the promise of a college degree to all corners of the earth, he got an enthusiastic reaction from some high-profile institutions. The United Nations has backed the venture. So has Yale Law School’s Information Society Project. Reshef and his lieutenants also like to mention the many letters of support and offers to pitch in from professors worldwide.
Wow. A University with no tuition? That sounds like a dream come true. I hope this becomes the future of all colleges and universities. The fact that it is online makes it even better. People with full time jobs can use their free time to do a little learning. Sounds fantastic and simple.