- Richard Horowitz
- Santa Monica, CA
- United States
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An Accredited Open Source On Line University; The Commons
The individual parts already exist for the creation of a free or near free Accredited Open Source On Line University: eBooks, distance learning, including video lectures, automated test taking and correction, on line gathering to exchange ideas. The only impediment are the accrediting agencies themselves as they seek to protect the high priced education system that serves fewer and fewer and is not sustainable economically. What will it take to remove or convince these agencies to embrace education for the common good at a price that everyone can afford?
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Paul Ivinskas
A great start would be to have a free Open Source On Line University that you can gain limited credits from before transfering to another accredited University. This would be a great place to start before implementing greater power to the "Commons."
Take little by little from the high priced education system until you are a major player in it.
However, I am still very weary of online education and classes as there arn't enough security measures to keep people from cheating and breaking ethical rules. Wouldn't it be nice if something such as TED cred expanded into certain TED cred fields and could be used on a resume? For example someone could have 200 TED cred in IT or Electrical Engineering. Not saying that this should be the same as a standard degree but it would be nice if it helped you get an entry level position in your field of choice. It would show employers you are dedicated to your field and have a genuine interest.
I'm not trying to talk about starting TED University or anything but something that parallels it would be fantastic.
Bharath Kumar Kunjibettu 10+
This is definitely an idea that needs to considered and it is something that is possible . With increasing costs in higher education ,it is impossible for people in developing countries to pursue higher education.
Considering these challenges , Richard's idea is really a powerful one . With so much of technology advancements that we already have , I don't see a reason why this should not be implemented.