competency-based education
categories: learning, social media
The Real Revolution in Online Education Isn’t MOOCs
http://blogs.hbr.org/2014/10/the-real-revolution-in-online-education-isnt-moocs/
Say a newly minted graduate with a degree in history realizes that in order to attain her dream job at Facebook, she needs some experience with social media marketing. Going back to school is not a desirable option, and many schools don’t even offer relevant courses in social media. Where is the affordable, accessible, targeted, and high-quality program that she needs to skill-up?