[widowithfoursons]

This is a boon. Kudos to MIT for allowing it.

[Lion's Cub]

Fantastic!

One of the big benefits I see to this is streamlining the career selection process. It's not just high school seniors who have to decide what field to study anymore. Many of us are looking at second or third career choices--and the "experts" say this will be common.

If this becomes common practice, being able to look at actual course material on line will help prospective students choose a course of study they are likely to do well in, as well as a field they would enjoy working in.

[Lion's Cub]

I just realized what an opportunity this would be for parents, as well as prospective students, too. By looking at actual course material, you can evaluate who's really teaching--and who's just propagandizing. It ought to spur real competition--which is why a lot of universities are likely to object...

[Prodigal Son]

Hmm. Do you get any certification for having successfully attained the knowledge in these courses? A degree or something?

[hoot33]

Great idea - and post.

I believe this will not only enable the intellectually curious to expand their knowledge but will also enhance the ability of convential college students to supplement and add to their on campus instruction.

Methinks FR should encourage and support MIT in the project.

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Professor Dick Yue, MIT

I heard the idea originated with Dean I.P. Freely.

[strela]

Bumped and bookmarked. More universities should consider doing this.

[Happygal]

Don't you need to know how to use a computer before you can learn computer science on-line? ;-)

[Born in a Rage]

Home education ping!!!!!!!!!!

"Why don't we, instead of trying to sell our knowledge over the internet, just give it away."

Imagine that? MIT wants people to have access to their coursework even if they don't get any money for it. I think this is a very positive and noble gesture; a round of applause for MIT!

[savedbygrace]

http://web.mit.edu/ocw/

[VOA]

bump

[VOA]

MIT's Professor Dick Yue

I wonder if people break out laughing when ever this fellow is introduced.

[philman_36]

To MIT...Having just learned of this website I don't really have any "feedback" yet, but I do have praise.
Congratulations to MIT! I do intend to visit often.
"Why don't we, instead of trying to sell our knowledge over the internet, just give it away."
Hear, hear!