Web fuels 'democratization' of knowledge

WEB FUELS 'DEMOCRATIZATION' OF KNOWLEDGE
[SOURCE: eSchool News]
Getting into college might be tougher today than it used to be -- but an increasing number of top schools are now offering courses free of charge online. What's more, some program administrators report giving away course content actually is having a positive impact on student recruitment. The moves--which differ from the distance-education courses that many schools offer for credit and charge for--come as colleges and universities say they want to democratize education, making the best resources available to more people. But the schools also hope such efforts lead to more interest from potential applicants and inspire alumni in far-flung locales to make a donation.
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